Honeydew-Basil Margarita

Name: Honeydew-Basil Margarita
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Ingredients: Coarse sea or kosher salt; 1 lime wedge; 1/2 c. diced ripe honeydew melon; 8 large fresh basil leaves; 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice; 1/4 oz. light agave nectar; 2 oz. 100-percent blue agave silver tequila; 1/2 oz. Midori

By Barbara ChernetzPublished: Jul 9, 2012

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Liven up sweet, luscious melon with lots of fragrant basil in this creative take on the traditional margarita.

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Directions

1. Step 1Pour an even layer of salt on a plate. Rub the rim of an 8-ounce rocks glass or tumbler with lime wedge and invert glass into salt to coat rim.
2. Step 2Combine melon, basil, lime juice, and agave nectar in a 2-cup cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or pestle, gently muddle mixture until the melon has released its juice.
3. Step 3Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then add tequila and Midori. Cover and shake well until shaker is frosty and cold.
4. Step 4Fill prepared glass with ice. Strain margarita into it and garnish with melon cubes and a basil sprig.