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Avocado MargaritaAvocado Margarita
October 3, 2021 | Updated August 17, 2022 | Laura
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This green avocado margarita is so delicious and creamy! It's made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. A bit of homemade cilantro and jalapeno simple syrup is shaken in for added flavor a little bit of spice. Give the margarita glass a Tajin seasoned rim for the perfect cocktail. Because of this margarita's greenness, it makes for a great Halloween cocktail or St. Paddy's Day cocktail!
Creamy, a bit spicy, and green
This cocktail paired perfectly with the movie, Frankenweenie because of it's amazing green color! But enough about the color, let's talk about how amazing it tastes!
I knew I wanted the flavor of cilantro and spiciness of jalapenos, but I didn't want to have chunks of them in my margarita. Solution- jalapeno cilantro simple syrup. SO GOOD. I'll definitely be coming up with some more cocktail recipes with this simple syrup because it's amazing.
Combine that with the creaminess of the avocado and the perfect ratio of tequila to triple sec to lime juice, you can't go wrong!
Avocado Margarita: Ingredients
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✽ Avocado: The ripe avocados give this cocktail that perfect green color, add subtle flavour, and makes it oh so creamy! It may sound weird at first to put avocado in a margarita, but trust me- it's so good!
✽ Tequila: We'll use silver tequila (white tequila) or blanco tequila for this margarita to get a stronger flavor.
✽ Triple Sec: I still wanted this margarita to taste similar to the classic margarita so a little bit of triple sec (orange liqueur) was a must.
✽ Fresh Lime Juice: Adds in that tanginess that margaritas need. Freshly squeezed lime juice is the most flavorful and will give you the best cocktail!
✽ Jalapeno + Cilantro + Water + Sugar: This simple syrup is so easy to make SO GOOD. It gives you that cilantro + jalapeno flavor without leaving behind actual pieces of jalapeno and cilantro. It adds a little bit of sweetness, a little bit of spiciness, and a lot of flavor.
✽ Lime Wedge + Tajín (or sea salt): For the rims of the glasses. Tajin is a seasoned salt made with citrus, salt, and chile peppers. If you don't have Tajin, sea salt is also good with a margarita! Garnish the cocktail glass with lime wedges or lime wheels.
How to Make Avocado Margaritas
➊ Since the simple syrup needs to sit awhile, we'll start with that. Simple syrup is called simple syrup because, well, it's simple! In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 of sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Make sure not to boil!
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add in a small bunch of cilantro and 1 sliced jalapeno. Let sit at room temperature until cool. The longer you let the simple syrup sit with the jalapeno and cilantro, the more flavorful it will be.
When ready to use, strain the simple syrup.
➋ For this recipe, you will need a blender- a cocktail shaker just won't do the trick to get that creamy texture. In a blender, combine 1 avocado (sliced), 4 ounces blanco tequila, 2 1/2 ounces of triple sec, 1 1/2 ounces of lime juice, and 3/4 ounce of the jalapeno cilantro simple syrup. Puree until smooth.
➌ Run a lime wedge along the side of each margarita glass, and twirl each glass in a small pile of Tajín on a small plate. You could also use sea salt for the rim as well.
Pour the avocado margarita into the prepared glasses, and garnish with a slice of lime. Cheers!
What to Serve with an Avocado Margarita
✽ Spicy Relish Hot Dog; If you want to stay with a Frankenweenie theme, try out these spicy relish hot dogs. They are topped with quick-pickled jalapenos, cucumbers, and cilantro and balsamic ketchup drawn on as stitches! With this green avocado margarita and a green hot dog with Frankenstein-like stitches, you'll have the best Frankenweenie movie night!
✽ Guacamole; Can one have too much avocado? I don't think so. Pair this guac with this avocado marg for the perfect happy hour.
✽ Avocado Jalapeno Dip; Again, all the avocados please!
Avocado Margarita Recipe: Questions
✽ Where was the avocado margarita invented?
Well, I'm not exactly sure who was the first person to make an avocado margarita, but a place called Curra's Grill in Austin, Texas is known as 'The Home of the Avocado Margarita' and started the trend.
It's told that the avocado margarita was invented based on a dare by the owner's brother about 20 years ago. They ended up all falling in love with the cocktail!
✽ Where did you come up with the proportions for the ingredients?
I like to follow a 3:2:1 ratio as much as possible when making margaritas. That's 3 parts tequila to 2 parts triple sec to 1 part lime juice.
✽ How long will this simple syrup last?
Simple syrup should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge at all times. It should last about a month in the fridge.
However, the syrup can get moldy if left too long. A good way to ensure maximum freshness is to sterilize the jar you want to store the simple syrup in by pouring boiling water into the jar and dumping out the boiling water right before you add in the simple syrup.
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31 Days of Halloween
This avocado cocktail recipe is a part of my 31 Days of Halloween. For each day in October, I come up with a cocktail recipe and snack recipe that perfectly matches a scary movie, Halloween movie, or a fun spooky activity. Check it out for all of your Halloween snack and drinking desires!
Avocado Margarita
By Laura | Laura the Gastronaut
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 margaritas
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This green avocado margarita is so delicious and creamy! It's made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. A bit of homemade cilantro and jalapeno simple syrup is shaken in for added flavor a little bit of spice. Give the margarita glass a Tajin seasoned rim for the perfect cocktail with creamy flavor. Because of this margarita's greenness, these beautiful drinks make a great Halloween cocktail or St Patrick's Day cocktail!
*Some of these ingredient links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*
Ingredients
For the jalapeno cilantro simple syrup:
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup (small bunch) cilantro leaves & stems
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
For the margarita:
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 4 ounces silver tequila
• 2 1/2 ounces triple sec
• 1 1/2 ounces lime juice
• 3/4 ounces jalapeno cilantro simple syrup
• Lime wedge + Tajín (or sea salt), for rim
• Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions
➊ In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Just when sugar has dissolved remove from heat (do not let it boil!). Add cilantro and jalapeno, and let cool at room temperature (about 15-20 minutes). The longer it sits, the more flavorful it will be. Strain out cilantro and jalapenos when ready to use.
➋ In a blender, combine avocado, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup. Puree until smooth texture.
➌ Run a lime wedge along the edge of the margarita glasses. Twirl glasses in a small pile of Tajín (or sea salt) to the rim of the glass until coated.
➍ Pour avocado margarita into glasses, garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy!
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Category: Cocktails, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo Cuisine: American
Keywords: avocado margaritas, frankenweenie recipe, frankenstein cocktail, green cocktails, halloween cocktails, avocado margarita recipe, avocado jalapeno margarita, halloween cocktail recipe
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Bon appétit!
October 3, 2021 by Laura Ehlers
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