Melon-Basil Margarita Recipe
Get refreshed with this summer time cocktail!
How to Make the Best Melon-Basil Margarita
This Melon-Basil Margarita is the perfect summer refresher—a vibrant cocktail that combines the sweet, juicy flavors of fresh honeydew melon with aromatic basil and smooth tequila. The muddling technique releases the fresh basil oils, creating a complex herbaceous note that perfectly complements the subtle sweetness of the melon.
The combination of agave nectar and orange liqueur rounds out the drink with a smooth, balanced sweetness, while the tequila provides a clean, crisp backbone. This is the kind of cocktail that transports you to a warm summer evening, whether you’re sipping it poolside or entertaining friends at a dinner party.
What makes this margarita special is how the muddling technique brings all the ingredients together in perfect harmony. The spanked basil leaf garnish at the end adds an authentic touch and releases one last burst of herbaceous aroma with every sip. Simple, elegant, and undeniably refreshing.
Melon-Basil Margarita
Get refreshed with this summer time cocktail!
Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Preparation
- In a shaker or pint glass, muddle honeydew melon and basil leaves together.
- Add ice cubes and remaining ingredients (agave, Cointreau, and tequila).
- Cover shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a melon slice and a spanked basil leaf.