Cantaloupe Paloma

Name: Cantaloupe Paloma
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 1 cup cubed cantaloupe; Lime wedge and salt, for the rim; Ice cubes; 1 ounce tequila; 3/4 ounce lime juice; 1/2 ounce simple syrup; Club soda; Cantaloupe balls, for garnish

Total Time Prep: 15 min.

Yield 1 cocktail

Test Kitchen Approved

When you think of cantaloupe, you might not think of cocktails or juice. But this cantaloupe paloma really is worth the squeeze.

Ingredients

1 cup cubed cantaloupe
Lime wedge and salt, for the rim
Ice cubes
1 ounce tequila
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Club soda
Cantaloupe balls, for garnish

Directions

Place cantaloupe and a splash of cold water in a high-powered blender. Puree until smooth; strain through a fine mesh strainer. Measure 2 ounces; place the remaining juice in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for another use, if needed.
Line the rim of a highball glass with a lime wedge. Dip in salt. Fill three-quarters full with ice.
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice. Add 1 ounce cantaloupe juice, tequila, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake until chilled and frothy, 15-20 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass. Top with club soda; garnish with cantaloupe balls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cocktail: 157 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.