Photo by Alex Lau
Fresh cantaloupe + coconut make for the perfect summer cocktail.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 medium cantaloupe
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup Midori or tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup agave nectar
Mint sprigs and lime wheels (for serving)
Preparation
Step 1
Slice a thin piece of rind off both ends of cantaloupe; cut in half crosswise and remove seeds. Scoop out flesh; set aside cantaloupe halves.
Step 2
Transfer half of flesh to a blender; reserve remaining flesh for another use. Add coconut milk, tequila, Midori, lime juice, agave nectar, and 1/2 cup ice to blender and blend until smooth.
Step 3
Divide cocktail between reserved melon halves and add ice to fill. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wheels and serve each with 2 straws.
Recipe notes
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