Melon-Tequila Cooler

Prep time: 3 minutes
Serves: 2

At poolside this summer, bring your temperature down with this refreshing melon cooler. Blended in minutes, the drink is laced with that wonderful south-of-the border specialty - Tequila.

While swimming, tanning or just lounging around, our Melon-Tequila Cooler will make you feel relaxed in no time.

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups cut-up cantaloup melon (cut in 1-inch pieces)
2 to 3 shots Tequila
3-1/2 cups ice cubes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
1 lime, sliced (for garnish)
2 sprigs mint leaves (for garnish)

In a blender, mix together the melon and Tequila shots.

Add 2 cups ice cubes and pulse-blend until slushy.

Add 1-1/2 cups more ice cubes and pulse-blend once more. 

Adjust Tequila level and add sugar, if desired. 

Divide the drink among two tall glasses and garnish with lime slices and sprigs of mint.

Text and Photograph ©2012 Nancy Real.