Honeydew-Cilantro Margarita
- 8Servings
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus 2 tsp.
- 2/3 cup water
- 6 cups chopped honeydew
- 1 1/2 cups tequila
- 1 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice plus 2 tbsp.
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
Preparation
Make the Syrup
In a large jar with a tight-fitting lid, vigorously shake sugar, 2 tbsp. cilantro and water until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Strain into a pitcher.
Mix the Drink
In a food processor, puree honeydew; strain. Add honeydew juice (about 2 cups), tequila, orange liqueur and 1 cup lime juice to the pitcher; stir.
Rim the Glass
Pour 2 tbsp. lime juice on a plate. Spread salt and 2 tsp. cilantro on another plate. Dip the rims of 8 glasses into the lime juice, then into the salt and cilantro.
Drink Up
Fill the glasses with ice, then add the margarita. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
