Cantaloupe Daiquiris

My friend grows the most amazing cantaloupes. After pigging out on most of one I decided to search for a great drink recipe using this sweet fruit. I found this drink from the Seattle-Post Intelligencer. Make sure you use only the sweetest cantaloupe you can find.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cantaloupe, seeded, peeled and finely diced
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon mint leaf, chopped
• 1  tablespoon basil leaves, chopped
• 1  cup light rum
• 4  cups  ice, crushed

Directions

1. In a large bowl or food storage bag, combine the cantaloupe, sugar, lemon juice, mint and basil.
2. Let the melon macerate in the refrigerator until very soft and juicy, about 2 hours. Meanwhile chill the glasses in the freezer.
3. When ready to serve, puree the melon mixture in a blender or food processor.
4. Add the rum and ice and blend until slushy.