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

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