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You don’t have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to try some of these delicious margarita recipes! I’m always a fan of trying something new, and our Rum Margarita with Captain Morgan is one of my new favorites.
Although we love all margaritas, we love upgrading the classic margarita recipe traditionally made with a margarita mix. By spending a little more time gathering fresh fruit and other quality ingredients, you’ll have the perfect combination for the best rum margarita. Your taste buds will thank you later.
While traditional tequila and triple sec are a mainstay of a house margarita, it’s fun to incorporate a different type of alcohol to your cocktails to experiment with the taste. Rum is definitely the original tropical alcohol, and this rum margarita with Captain Morgan can trick you into thinking you’re relaxing on an island somewhere.
Mouthwatering papaya, sweet cantaloupe, and a splash of Captain Morgan make the perfect summer drink. The good news is that this margarita earns a five-star rating from all of my guests who have enjoyed it.
This delicious drink is perfection in a glass. It’s superior to the traditional margarita. It’s not too sweet, and *maybe* just a tad strong. ;)
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Ingredients in Rum Margarita with Captain Morgan
- Lime: Fresh lime juice is a must.
- Agave Nectar: Not the same as agave syrup. This nectar refers to the natural sugar in the plant, and it tastes delicious. We use agave nectar instead of the traditional simple syrup found in many cocktails. You’ll use a small amount of nectar here to help sweeten the margarita.
- Captain Morgan Cannon Blast: This dark rum offers a more complex flavor than the Captain Morgan Spiced Rum. Cannon blast rum offers a little bit of sweet and a tiny bit of heat. Feel free to modify the type of rum or use Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum if you are looking for a rum without hints of spice.
- Margarita Jose Cuervo: Who doesn’t love a good splash of Jose Cuervo?
- Papaya: Papayas have high levels of antioxidants.
- Cantaloupe: Cantaloupe is a good choice of fruits for a margarita, it is very hydrating and adds a nice fruity flavor to your drink.
- Ice Cubes: You’ll want to have several cups of ice on hand depending on how many margaritas you plan on serving.
How to make Rum Margarita with Captain Morgan
- In a cocktail shaker add lime juice, agave nectar, rum, Jose Cuervo Margarita and lots of ice.
- Secure lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with crushed or cubed ice.
- Garnish with papaya and cantaloupe slices.
- Serve.
- Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
Recipe Tips
- If you prefer a little bit of salt on your margaritas, lightly salt the rim of the glass.
- If you aren’t a huge fan of cantaloupe or papaya, feel free to swap out the fruit with an orange slice or pineapple wedge. This will give you a more citrusy flavor than using papaya and cantaloupe.
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Rum Margarita with Captain Morgan
Equipment
- Martini Shaker
- Highball Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 ounce agave syrup
- 1.5 rum Captain Morgan Cannon Blast
- 3 ounces Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita Mix
- ice
- ¼ papaya slices
- ¼ cantaloupe slices
Instructions
Directions:
- In a cocktail shaker add lime juice, agave nectar, rum, Jose Cuervo Margarita and lots of ice. 1 lime, 1 ounce agave syrup, 1.5 rum, 3 ounces Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita Mix, ice
- Secure lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with papaya and cantaloupe slices. 1/4 papaya, 1/4 cantaloupe
- Serve.
- Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
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Notes
- If you prefer a little bit of salt on your margaritas, lightly salt the rim of the glass.
- If you aren’t a huge fan of cantaloupe or papaya, feel free to swap out the fruit with an orange slice or pineapple wedge. This will give you a more citrusy flavor than using papaya and cantaloupe.
Nutrition
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This looks amazing! I have never met a margarita I didn’t like :-)
How many calories? containers? any recipes that work with 21 day fix? Looks delicious!
Hey Tiffany,
This has way too much sugar to be a 21 Day Fix recipe. I have a ton of other 21 Day Fix recipes, though, including a couple of margaritas. For my coconut margarita, you can actually swap the coconut Bai5 with any other flavor for a super yummy low calories treat swap for the 21 Day Fix. https://mycrazygoodlife.com/100-calorie-coconut-margarita-recipe/ :)
just use caption morgon spiced rum and papaya juice and ice blend well and strain and put in tall cocktail glass and top with lime r orange slice