Cinco de Mayo may still be a month away, but it’s never too early to start thinking of margaritas, mole, Mexican slaw…well, you get the picture.
A Cinco de Mayo feast simply isn’t complete without avocado. Lots and lots of avocados. May through October is the prime growing season for the creamy, heart-healthy fruit and we eat so many during this time that it will only be a matter of time before our skin starts to turn green.
This avocado margarita may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of standard Mexican cocktails. But let me tell you something…this is one of the best blended margaritas I’ve ever had the pleasure to guzzle down. There was no ladylike sipping involved. It was just too good for that!
These margaritas were so easy that they practically made themselves. The first step is to rim the glasses with a little kicked-up salt, which is a mixture of sea salt and chili powder. Next, cut up one avocado, following the tips in How to: Prepare an Avocado. Blend the avocado with crushed ice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, tequila and triple sec.
Get down to guzzling…um, sipping.
How to make avocado margarita:
Salted rim:
On a plate, mix together the salt and chili pepper.
Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass and turn each glass upside down into salt mixture. Turn the glass until the rim is completely coated.
The margarita:
In a blender, combine the avocado, crushed ice, agave nectar, tequila, triple sec and cilantro springs. Blend until smooth.
Pour the margarita into the two prepared glasses. Garnish the rims of the glasses with lime wedges. Serve.
Other recipes for Cinco de Mayo:
Mexican Slaw with Mango, Avocado & Cumin Dressing
Fish Tacos with Creamy Green Chile & Cilantro Sauce
Healthy Black Bean Dip
Egg & Avocado Breakfast Quesadillas
Jicama Carrot Slaw with Honey Lime Dressing
Printable Recipe
Kicked-Up Avocado Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo
Ingredients
Salted Rim:
- 1 ½ tablespoons sea salt
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon ancho or regular chili powder
- 2 lime wedges
The Margarita:
- 1 California avocado cut into pieces
- 1 ½ cups crushed ice
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 4 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces triple sec
- 3 spring cilantro
- 2 lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Salted Rim:
- On a plate, mix together the salt and chili pepper.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass and turn each glass upside down into salt mixture. Turn the glass until the rim is completely coated.
The Margarita:
- In a blender, combine the avocado, crushed ice, agave nectar, tequila, triple sec and cilantro springs. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the margarita into the two prepared glasses. Garnish the rims of the glasses with lime wedges. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclosure: This recipe was created as part of my partnership and ambassadorship with the California Avocado Commission (CAC). All opinions expressed are my own. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Mr. & Mrs. P
These look and sound amazing!! Love the bright green color!
Carla @ Carlas Confections
Anything Mexican food related is amazing all year long. And seriously it doesn't get better than this! I am head over heels with the chili pepper rim!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
These sound AMAZING, Dara! Love me some Mexican food and margs. 🙂 Also, that photo of the avocados -- SWOON.
Bev @ Bev Cooks
o.m.g.y.e.s.f.o.r.e.v.e.r.
Jenna
This sounds so creamy and delicious!!
Cookbook Queen
It's NEVER too soon to start thinking about margaritas!! Love that you added avocado...they look so rich and yummy!!
Tieghan
Avocado in your drink!! Hell (excuse the language, I am just very excited about anything avocado) yes! Seriously this is so awesome! And really, California Avocado Commission! That i so cool! I need to be on this seeing as all my post these day some how contain Avocados!!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
I don't normally like avocados, but in a marg, I could totally get on board with them!
shelly (cookies and cups)
WHAT?! I can now DRINK avocado? This is crazytown and I love it 🙂
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
This drink is right up my alley!!!! I'm not a fan of super sweet cocktails - I would love this! So creative.