These Cantaloupe Ginger Cocktail It’s the perfect drink for summer. They’re light, refreshing, and packed with the best flavors of fresh cantaloupe, ginger, lime, and mint.
Easy Vodka Cocktail Recipe
I love fresh cantaloupe. There’s only one thing better than digging into a big bowl of chopped, fresh, juicy melon…and that’s the Cantaloupe Ginger Cocktail.
This recipe is made with only the freshest ingredients. It’s light, refreshing, flavorful, and naturally sweetened with honey. Cube cantaloupe and puree it to add delicious sweetness and smoothen cocktails.
This drink is perfect for your BBQ next summer!
What goes best with cantaloupe?
Ginger, lime and mint! Believe me.
The subtle sweetness of the cantaloupe is tempered by tangy lime and ginger, which is then perfectly melded with fresh mint leaves.
There is no better flavor combination!
Required raw materials
- vodka: I use gluten free vodka, but feel free to use your favorite variety, whatever it is.
- Honey: Honey is my favorite sweetener, but you can also use maple syrup, agave nectar, or simple syrup.
- Cantaloupe Puree: You can make your own cantaloupe puree using a blender or food processor.
- ginger: Use freshly grated ginger for the best flavor.
- Lime Juice: I like to use fresh lime juice, but you can use bottled in a pinch if you have any on hand.
- Fresh mint leaves (optional): These are optional, but highly recommended. The flavor of fresh mint is so good in these refreshing cocktails.
- Cantaloupe: You can use any extra cantaloupe to scoop out balls and use them for garnish.
- ice: to cool drinks.
How to Make a Cantaloupe Ginger Cocktail
These delicious ginger cocktails take just minutes to make. They’re the perfect pick-me-up on a hot day.
- To make the cantaloupe puree: Cut the cantaloupe into chunks and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Combine and shake well: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, then add vodka and honey. Stir until the honey is dissolved, then add the cantaloupe puree, ginger, lime juice, and mint (if using). Gently stir in mint, cover, and shake to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Strain the drink into a glass, garnish with mint and melon balls, and sip.
Tips and Dos and Don’ts for Cantaloupe Ginger Cocktails
- Stir in cantaloupe to coat. We wanted it to be a deliciously creamy drink with a smooth mouthfeel.
- Taste for sweetness. Start with less honey, then add more as needed.
- Stir in the honey until well combined. It should be mostly dissolved in the vodka when you mix it with the other ingredients.
- not dear? These cocktails are also sweetened with maple syrup or agave nectar for a delicious twist.You can also add sugar to sweeten it, but I recommend making it simple syrup first.
- Double or triple the recipe. This recipe is for a single serving. If you’re serving a crowd, feel free to increase toppings as needed!
Can I buy cantaloupe puree?
No! Do it quickly! Cut the cantaloupe into chunks and puree in a high-speed blender or food processor for 30 seconds until completely smooth. Depending on the size of the cantaloupe, this will yield about 16 ounces of puree.
Edible advice
I love serving these refreshing vodka cocktails at summer barbecues, or as an afternoon pick-me-up snack. Here are some pairing ideas:
how to store
i would like no It is recommended to stock up on this cantaloupe ginger cocktail. Best eaten right away!
If you want to prepare ahead of time, you can chop/ball the cantaloupe and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
More Cocktail Recipes to Try
- 1 1/2 ounce vodka
- 1 teaspoon Honey more as you want
- 3 ounce Cantaloupe Puree
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- optional: fresh mint leaves extra decoration
- cantaloupe Roll into balls, for garnish
- ice cubes
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To make the puree: Cut the cantaloupe into chunks and puree in a high-speed blender or food processor for 30 seconds until completely smooth. Depending on the size of the cantaloupe, this will yield about 16 ounces of puree.
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka and honey and stir until the honey is mostly dissolved. Add cantaloupe puree, ginger, lime juice, and mint (if adding). Stir mint with the back of a wooden spoon. Shake vigorously, then strain and pour into chilled glasses.
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Garnish with mint sprigs and melon balls, if desired.
Add more honey as needed. Make sure to stir well to incorporate into the drink. Maple syrup would also work well here.
