Melon Margarita Cocktail
This melon margarita cocktail recipe is so delicious. And, I used Powell and Mahoney’s classic margarita mix, which makes it super fast to mix the melon margaritas and get them into your guests waiting mouths!
I almost always use homemade sweet and sour in my cocktails. I particularly like my homemade version because I find the majority of pre-made sweet and sour mixes too sweet.
This is the only pre-made mix I will use. It’s from Powell & Mahoney. And if I’m serving a bunch of margaritas and want to enjoy myself, I will purchase theirs. I like that they use only natural ingredients and make their mixers in small batches.
These cocktail mixers also make popular presents in gift baskets or at Yankee Swaps!! Just saying!
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Helpful tips
- Choose a good quality blanco tequila or reposado tequila for a smoother taste. The tequila’s quality can significantly affect your margarita’s overall taste.
- The key to a great margarita is balancing the sweetness of the melon and liqueur with the sourness of lime juice. Adjust the amounts to taste, ensuring neither flavor overpowers the other.
- Make your own if you can’t find Powel and Mahoney’s classic margarita mixer. Here’s my philosophy – most sweet and sour mixes for margaritas are too sweet. I go by this ratio – 1 part simple syrup (or agave nectar) to 2 parts fresh lime juice.
- Using a high-quality orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau adds depth and complements the melon’s sweetness.
- I did not salt the rims of the glass for this presentation. But it is a good option with melon liqueur, which tends to be sweet. To apply, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip it into a plate of salt.
- You can garnish your margarita with a small melon ball or a lime wedge for a visual and flavorful accent. It adds to the overall presentation and gives a hint of the flavors within.
- I prefer this cocktail on the rocks but you can certainly use a blender for a slushie-like texture. If you prefer it on the rocks, shake the ingredients with ice in a shaker and then strain into your prepared glass.
- Margaritas are best enjoyed fresh. Once you’ve mixed your drink, serve it immediately to enjoy its full flavor and cold temperature.
How to make a melon margarita
Pre-step
Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass, and margarita glasses.
Slice two thin lime wheels from a lime and cut a small slit in them.
After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the cocktail shaker.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – Powell & Mahoney classic margarita mixer, tequila, and Midori melon liqueur!
Step two
Add 4 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of melon liqueur and 8 ounces of the classic margarita mixer.
Step three
Cap the shaker, and vigorously shake for 15 seconds. Divide, strain, and pour the contents into the two margarita glasses.
Add more ice as needed.
Garnish the margaritas with thin lime wheels.
Mmmm. Let’s look at another view of this melon margarita cocktail.
Okay. Now, let’s see what I did with these delicious margaritas!
I invited my sister, Robyn and our family friend Lisa over for appetizers, melon margaritas and pulled pork sandwiches because everything, and not just holidays, are #bettertogether!
That’s Christopher pouring the yummy melon margarita in Robyn’s glass. Notice her iron grip on the base of her glass? She knows that if I wasn’t behind the camera, I’d be running over there and snatching it out of her hand.
I hope you enjoyed this melon margarita recipe.
Other margarita recipes
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Melon Margarita Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 ounces tequila use a high quality brand
- 2 ounces melon liqueur
- 8 ounces Powell & Mahoney classic margarita mix
Garnish
- 2 Lime wheels ( with a slit cut into the side)
Instructions
Make it!
- Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice
- Add tequila, melon liqueur and margarita mix4 ounces tequila, 2 ounces melon liqueur, 8 ounces Powell & Mahoney classic margarita mix
- Cap shaker and shake for 30 seconds
- Strain cocktail into the margarita glasses and add ice cubes
- Place each lime wheel on the sides of the glasses2 Lime wheels
- Serve
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
Notes
Helpful tips
- Choose a good quality blanco tequila or reposado tequila for a smoother taste. The tequila’s quality can significantly affect your margarita’s overall taste.
- The key to a great margarita is balancing the sweetness of the melon and liqueur with the sourness of lime juice. Adjust the amounts to taste, ensuring neither flavor overpowers the other.
- Make your own if you can’t find Powel and Mahoney’s classic margarita mixer. Here’s my philosophy – most sweet and sour mixes for margaritas are too sweet. I go by this ratio – 1 part simple syrup (or agave nectar) to 2 parts fresh lime juice.
- Using a high-quality orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau adds depth and complements the melon’s sweetness.
- I did not salt the rims of the glass for this presentation. But it is a good option with melon liqueur, which tends to be sweet. To apply, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip it into a plate of salt.
- You can garnish your margarita with a small melon ball or a lime wedge for a visual and flavorful accent. It adds to the overall presentation and gives a hint of the flavors within.
- I prefer this cocktail on the rocks but you can certainly use a blender for a slushie-like texture. If you prefer it on the rocks, shake the ingredients with ice in a shaker and then strain into your prepared glass.
- Margaritas are best enjoyed fresh. Once you’ve mixed your drink, serve it immediately to enjoy its full flavor and cold temperature.
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I’m with you, Elaine! Most mixers are way too sweet! In fact, my husband usually “cuts” my margarita mixer with club soda for a little fizz and less sugar. I’m definitely going to look for Powell and Mahoney the next time I’m at the liquor store.
You won’t regret it it’s so fresh tasting. Not cloying at all!
Oh I could so go one of these right now. I love a cocktail and I have never had a melon one before.
They are yummy Dannii!
Margaritas are such a fun drink. The melon is a great twist! Margaritas, good friends and laughter is the recipe for fun.
Thanks Leslie! I so agree!
what a fun recipe for family gatherings!
Thank you Shadi!
Cheers!!! I love margaritas!! Always 5 oclock somewhere!
My thoughts exactly Deanna!
We love a tasty margarita…any time of the year! Can’t wait to try Powell and Mahoney mixers this year.
Hey Mambo! They truly are outstanding!!
Gorgeous photos! Cocktail looks refreshing.
It truly is Chris. It’s the mixer!!
I love these photos! And the drink looks delish!
Thanks so much Kim!!