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Light & Lovely Cantaloupe Margarita


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Make this icy, easy-breezy, low-added sugar, blended Light & Lovely Cantaloupe Margarita with only five ingredients in minutes!


Ingredients

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Margarita:

  • 1 medium fresh cantaloupe, peeled, cubed (about 4 cups), chilled
  • 2 fresh medium limes, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar
  • ½ cup silver tequila
  • ¼ cup triple sec (orange liqueur)
  • 12 ice cubes

Salted Cinnamon Sugar Rim (optional):

Garnish (optional):

  • 6 cubes cantaloupe
  • 6 lime wedges
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 6 toothpicks


Instructions

  1. Place cubed cantaloupe, lime juice, agave nectar, tequila, triple sec, and ice cubes in the container of a large blender.
  2. Process until smooth and blended.
  3. If desired, rim glasses (6 small or 4 large) with the salted cinnamon sugar: Run the cut, wet side of a fresh lemon or lime against the rim of each glass to moisten it. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small dish. Press the rim of each moistened glass into the salted cinnamon sugar mixture. Allow to dry briefly.
  4. Fill glasses with margarita.
  5. If desired, garnish with a toothpick threaded with cantaloupe cube, lime wedge, and mint leaf.
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. Makes 6 small margaritas (1 ¼ cups per serving); or 4 large margaritas (1 ¾ cups each).
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: American