Melon Margarita #1 (served 'up')

Serve in a Coupe glass...
⅛	fresh	Cantaloupe melon
2	fl oz	Patron Reposado Tequila
1	fl oz	Melon liqueur
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice

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How to make:

Cut melon into 8 segments and deseed. Cut cubes of flesh from skin of one segment and MUDDLE in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Melon slice or melon balls

Comment:

Looks like stagnant pond water but tastes fantastic.

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