The subtle sweetness and unique flavor of green melon make the most delicious margarita. If serving for a summer party, this recipe can easily be doubled!
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 15 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 drinks |
Ingredients
- 1 small, ripe honeydew melon
- 4 ounces tequila blanco
- 2 ounces melon liqueur, such as Midori
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for rimming the glasses
- Kosher salt, for rimming the glasses
Instructions
- Peel and seed the melon. Puree the melon in a high-powered blender.
- Add 2 cups melon purée (save the remainder for another use), tequila, melon liqueur and lime juice to a pitcher or carafe. Place in the refrigerator to chill completely, about 1 hour. Alternatively, you can add all the ingredients to an extra-large cocktail shaker and shake with ice until chilled.
- Rub 4 rocks glasses with a lime wedge, then rim with salt and fill with ice.
- Remove the margarita mixture from the fridge and stir. Fill each glass, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 203 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 718 mg |