Melon Cantarita

This vibrant Melon Cantarita cocktail is a refreshing blend of Cabeza tequila, sweet cantaloupe purée, and agave nectar, with a hint of fresh lemon juice. It's the perfect summery drink to cool you down on a hot day.

Melon Cantarita

A refreshing blend of Cabeza tequila, sweet cantaloupe purée, and agave nectar with a hint of fresh lemon juice.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cantaloupe (about 8 oz.)
  • 2 oz. Cabeza tequila
  • 1 oz. cantaloupe purée (about 2 Tbsp.)
  • 1 tbsp. agave nectar
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Melon balls, for garnish
  • Chia seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the cantaloupe purée, blend cantaloupe (with seeds) in a blender until smooth. Makes about 1 cup.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, purée, agave, and lemon juice.
  3. Shake vigorously, then strain into a rocks glass with an ice cube.
  4. Garnish with melon balls and chia seeds.