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.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme
Wow. Who woulda thought! This avocado margarita sounds phenomenal. And so creative.
bellini
One of our local Mexican hot spots makes avocado marguerites. Yummmm.
Becky @ Olives n Wine
Since there is avocado in this margarita, it is healthy, right??!? This look phenomenal - I would have never thought to combine these flavors. I'll be at the Kentucky Derby on the 5th so I guess I'll have to try this recipe out beforehand 😉
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
You are so on the ball! Brilliant flavor idea.
katya
Wonderful, I just love margarita and with avocado....perfect!!!
Karly
What the what?! I love this!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
This drink is amazing! I seriously would have never thought to put avocado in marg! Brilliant I tell ya!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry
Holy Moly! This looks so refreshing, and I don't even drink alcohol! I could totally get behind a virgin one of these though! 😉 Love all these pictures, I want to frame the one with the four avocado halves!!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
This will be perfect for hot and sticky Texas summers!
Barbara | Creative Culinary
I love margaritas and I love avocado so this is quite evidently a match made in pure Barb Heaven!