If your tastebuds are bored, one sip of this spicy cantaloupe and raspberry cocktail recipe ought to wake them up in a jiffy. This is not your average raspberry cocktail recipe.

The bold flavors marry well to create a flavor explosion. This raspberry cocktail recipe is intended for adults 21 and older only who drink responsibly. Post contains affiliate links.

If you ask me, cantaloupe is completely underrated. The delicious melon is not used nearly enough in recipes or cocktails. Let’s change that, shall we. For cocktail lovers with adventurous palates, here’s a medley of flavors to mix things up a bit.

The melon is refreshing, the raspberry is sweet, the grapefruit juice is tart, the vodka is spicy, and the rum is warm and citrusy. It’s like all the feels that you just must experience for yourself.

Raspberry cocktail with cantaloupe slices in it.

Spicy Cantaloupe and Raspberry Drink

Ingredients:

Here’s what you need to make this recipe. The measurements are in the recipe card below.

Captain Morgan Cannon Blast Rum
Svedka Grapefruit Jalapeño Vodka
Raspberry Simply Syrup
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
Cantaloupe Slices

Directions:

Pour the rum, vodka, raspberry syrup, and grapefruit juice into a cocktail shaker with a lot of ice.

Secure the lid and shake well. Shake for at least 30 seconds.

Strain the drink into a mojito-style glass filled with ice.

Garnish with slices of fresh cantaloupe.

Serve and drink responsibly!

Raspberry grapefruit cocktail garnished with cantaloupe slices.

Everything about this cantaloupe and raspberry cocktail recipe is exciting. The flavors are intense, and the colors are bright. Give it a try during your next gathering or celebration.

Red grapefruit drink with cantaloupe slices.

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Grenadine, rum, and Kahlua shooter that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.
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