Whenever cantaloupe is in season and at its best, I always make these incredible cantaloupe margaritas (they’re absolutely to-die-for!).
How to Make a Cantaloupe Margarita
- Blend. Add the cantaloupe to a blender and blend until smooth.

- Strain. Using a fine mesh, strain the cantaloupe juice.
- Add the other ingredients. Add 2 ½ oz of cantaloupe juice, tequila, Cointreau and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice.

- Shake. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Fill the glass. Fill a salted rimmed glasses with ice.
- Strain. Strain the mixture into the glasses.
- Serve. Top with a lime slice and serve.
How Long Does a Cantaloupe Margarita Last?
If kept in the refrigerator, this Cantaloupe Margarita can stay fresh for up to 2 days. However, if you want to make it last longer, consider freezing it in ice cubes. When stored in the freezer, this Cantaloupe Margarita can last for up to a month.

Can I Make This into a Frozen Margarita?
Absolutely! In fact, that’s an excellent idea especially if you’re serving guests and don’t want to spend the whole night behind the bar counter mixing cocktails for everyone.
To make this recipe into a frozen margarita:
- Blend 3 cups worth of ice in your blender. Do this until the ice is finely crushed.
- Drain any excess water then add the rest of your margarita ingredients.
- Blend for a few seconds or just until all of the ingredients are mixed well.
Cantaloupe Margarita

Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cantaloupe
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur like Cointreau
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
For serving:
- lime slices
Instructions
- Add the cantaloupe to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Using a fine mesh, strain the cantaloupe juice.
- Add 2 ½ oz of cantaloupe juice, tequila, Cointreau and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Fill a salted rimmed glasses with ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glasses.
- Top with lime slice and serve.






