Drink: Tiki Cantaloupe-Coconut Cocktail

Recipe by /contributors/claire-saffitz Fresh cantaloupe coconut make for the perfect summer cocktail.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Agave

Health benefits of Tiki Cantaloupe-Coconut Cocktail

Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to its notably low glycemic index (GI) rating. With a GI score of just 17, it stands out from many other natural sweeteners and sugars that often have higher GI values. For those unfamiliar with the term, the glycemic index is a measure that ranks foods based on how significantly they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels after consumption. Foods with a lower GI value are absorbed more slowly and cause a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which is particularly crucial for individuals managing conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

Ingredients

1 medium cantaloupe
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup Midori or tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup agave nectar
Mint sprigs and lime wheels (for serving)

Instructions

Slice a thin piece of rind off both ends of cantaloupe; cut in half crosswise and remove seeds. Scoop out flesh; set aside cantaloupe halves.
Transfer half of flesh to a blender; reserve remaining flesh for another use. Add coconut milk, tequila, Midori, lime juice, agave nectar, and 1/2 cup ice to blender and blend until smooth.
Divide cocktail between reserved melon halves and add ice to fill. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wheels and serve each with 2 straws.