Cantaloupe Cooler
With or without a generous poor of rum, this sweet cocktail is guaranteed to become a favorite summer sip. (It's like a cantaloupe mojito slushie...)
Servings: 4 cocktails
Ingredients
- 1 ripe cantaloupe
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves packed
- 2 cups ice
- 6 ounces rum optional
For garnish: (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Lime rounds
Instructions
- Slice the cantaloupe in half. Remove the seeds and discard. Scoop the cantaloupe flesh from the skin.
- Add the cantaloupe, orange juice, lime, mint, ice, and rum (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into four glasses. Garnish with fresh mint and lime rounds if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
*For a frostier cooler, freeze the cantaloupe flesh the night before making the cocktails.