TIKI CANTALOUPE-COCONUT COCKTAIL

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Fresh cantaloupe + coconut make for the perfect summer cocktail.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Drinks     Fruit     Cocktail     Cantaloupe     Liqueur     Tequila     Coconut     Summer     Tropical Fruit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium cantaloupe
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup Midori or tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup agave nectar
Mint sprigs and lime wheels (for serving)

Steps:

  • Slice a thin piece of rind off both ends of cantaloupe; cut in half crosswise and remove seeds. Scoop out flesh; set aside cantaloupe halves.
  • Transfer half of flesh to a blender; reserve remaining flesh for another use. Add coconut milk, tequila, Midori, lime juice, agave nectar, and 1/2 cup ice to blender and blend until smooth.
  • Divide cocktail between reserved melon halves and add ice to fill. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wheels and serve each with 2 straws.

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