Honeydew Basil Spicy Margarita (Edit recipe)

This honeydew spicy margarita recipe is made with fresh basil and lime. A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy, this margarita on the rocks is a must make for cinco de mayo and summertime!

10 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	146
Fat:	0 g
Carbohydrates:	18 g
Protein:	1 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	708 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Calculated per serving.

by scarlatifamilykitchen

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 cups Honeydew melon, chopped
4 oz Lime Juice
4.5 oz Tequila
.125 tsp Cayenne Pepper
8 whole fresh Basil, leaves, (plus extra for garnish)
1-2 whole Lime, wedges and wheels for garnish (optional)
1-2 Tbsp Tajín Clásico Seasoning, for garnish (optional)
.5-1 cup Ice cubes

Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Remove seeds and peel and cut honeydew into one inch cubes. It should be approximately 4 cups of honeydew pieces.
Blend honeydew pieces in a blender on high until liquefied. Depending on the type of blender and ripeness of the honeydew, the mixture may need to be strained to remove larger chunks. You should have approximately 2 cups of honeydew puree.
Add tequila, lime juice, basil leaves, and cayenne to the blender and blend until basil leaves are pureed and everything is well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as desired.
Run a lime wedge around the edge of each glass to wet it and then dip all the edges of the glass in Tajin Classico seasoning to coat the rim.
Fill prepared glasses with ice and pour margarita mixture over the ice. Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and fresh basil leaf.

Notes

Lime juice - Fresh or bottled lime juice can be used for this drink. Tajin - Use salt on the rim instead. Cayenne - Adjust the spice as needed. Tequila - Blanco or silver tequila is best for margaritas. Non-alcoholic - Omit the tequila and after blending all of the ingredients stir in 2 cups of club soda or lemon lime soda before serving.