Best Cantaloupe Daiquiri Shrub Recipes

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CANTALOUPE DAIQUIRIS



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My friend grows the most amazing cantaloupes. After pigging out on most of one I decided to search for a great drink recipe using this sweet fruit. I found this drink from the Seattle-Post Intelligencer. Make sure you use only the sweetest cantaloupe you can find.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Beverages

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cantaloupe, seeded, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon mint leaf, chopped
1 tablespoon basil leaves, chopped
1 cup light rum
4 cups ice, crushed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or food storage bag, combine the cantaloupe, sugar, lemon juice, mint and basil.
  • Let the melon macerate in the refrigerator until very soft and juicy, about 2 hours. Meanwhile chill the glasses in the freezer.
  • When ready to serve, puree the melon mixture in a blender or food processor.
  • Add the rum and ice and blend until slushy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 18.4, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.9, Protein 0.8

CANTALOUPE DAIQUIRIS



Cantaloupe Daiquiris image

Very tasty and pleasant. Perfect during the summer, hanging out with your friends :) (From the recipe of Martha Hall Foose)

Provided by Demi Sephora

Categories     Cocktails

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cantaloupe (seeded, peeled, & finely diced)
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp chopped mint leaves
1 Tbsp chopped basil leaves
1 c light rum
4 c crushed ice

Steps:

  • 1. In either a Large bowl or freezer bag, combine the Cantaloupe, Sugar, Lemon, Mint & Basil. Let the melon macerate in the fridge until soft and juicy, about 2 hours. Place the glasses in the freezer to chill.
  • 2. When your ready to serve your guests, puree the melon mix in a blender or food processor. Add the Rum and Ice, blend until smooth.
  • 3. Serve & Enjoy Responsibly. :)

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