Honeydew Margarita
This Honeydew Margarita is a vibrant twist on the classic—featuring sweet, fresh honeydew juice, smooth silver tequila, and a zesty ancho chili salt rim. Light, refreshing, and slightly spicy, it’s perfect for warm days, poolside lounging, or your next taco night!
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice for serving
- 1½ oz silver tequila
- 2 oz fresh honeydew juice
- ½ tsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp agave nectar optional
- 3 parts kosher salt + 1 part ancho chili powder for rim
- Lime wedge for rimming and garnish
- Mint sprig or honeydew ball for garnish
Instructions
- Blend honeydew until smooth; strain if desired.
- Rim glass with lime; dip in chili-salt blend.
- Shake juice, tequila, lime juice, and agave with ice.
- Strain into rimmed glass over ice.
- Garnish and serve.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/honeydew-margarita/
Notes
- You can prep the honeydew juice a few hours ahead and chill it in the fridge.
- Swap agave nectar for simple syrup if preferred.
- Adjust the chili powder in the salt mix based on your spice tolerance.