Description
This Cantaloupe Skinny Margarita is a refreshing, low-calorie twist on the classic margarita, blending sweet cantaloupe with fresh lime juice and tequila. Perfect for a light summer cocktail, it combines natural fruit flavors with a touch of sweetness and zest, served chilled with a salted rim and fresh fruit garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Margarita Rim
- 2 teaspoons margarita salt
- 1 lime wedge
Main Drink
- 3 1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
- 4 cups ice
- 1/2 cup Tequila
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
Garnishes
- Lime wedges
- Cantaloupe wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rims: Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rims into margarita salt to coat them evenly. Set the glasses aside to dry slightly.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cubed cantaloupe, ice, tequila, sugar, fresh lime juice, and Triple Sec. Blend until smooth and frosty to create the margarita mixture.
- Serve: Pour the blended margarita mixture into the prepared salt-rimmed glasses. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a cantaloupe wedge on the rim for an extra touch of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, adjust the sugar quantity to your taste.
- To make it lower in alcohol, reduce the tequila or Triple Sec amounts.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer before preparing for an extra cold margarita.
- To keep this drink diabetic-friendly, consider substituting sugar with a sugar substitute like stevia or erythritol.
