Melon liqueur dramatically changes the flavor and color of a classic margarita and also makes it sweeter. If you'd like your melon margarita a little more tart, cut back on the liqueur just a tiny bit. —James Schend, Dairy Freed
Ingredients
- 1 lime wedge
- Coarse sea salt, optional
- Ice cubes
- 1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1-1/2 ounces melon liqueur
- 1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
- Honeydew melon balls, optional
Directions
- If desired, moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge and sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. <div data-original-title="" title=""> In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, melon liqueur, and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, melon balls. </div>
