Recipes La Melonada Be the first to rate & review! Las Palmas • ChicagoLa Melonada is based on a traditional Mexican agua fresca—made with fruit, herbs, spices and water. The usual garnish at Las Palmas: skewered cantaloupe balls.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide By Food & Wine Editors Updated on March 28, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 3/4 cantaloupe cubes One 1/2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, chopped 2 ounces silver tequila 3/4 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec 1/2 ounce water 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice Ice Directions In a blender, puree all of the ingredients except the ice. Strain into an ice-filled shaker. Shake well; strain into a chilled martini glass. Rate it Print