This Avocado Margarita has the crispness of a classic margarita with the subtle creaminess of avocado. It’s well-balanced, flavorful and oh-so drinkable!
Perfectly Easy Avocado Margarita
Your favorite 5 o’clock beverage gets a flavorful update with this Avocado Margarita. This balanced and refreshing cocktail combines the crispness of a classic margarita with the subtle creaminess of avocado. A hint of cilantro provides a bit of bite while agave and a splash of pineapple juice makes it sweet and so, so drinkable.
A Taste of Vacation
The first time I ever had an avocado margarita was on vacation. So that’s what this cocktail will always taste like to me. Relaxation! I love the hint of cilantro because it balances out the sweetness of the agave and the tartness of pineapple. So refreshing!
No Blender Needed
You won’t need a blender to make this avocado margarita. Just muddle, shake and serve. I love to serve margaritas over crushed ice. We have a nugget ice maker that makes the perfect ice to use in drinks you want to keep extremely cold. But regular cubed ice will work just fine, too!
Tools of the Trade
Learn all about our favorite tools for making fabulous cocktails in my Cocktail Crafting 101. To make this avocado margarita recipe, you’ll need a shaker and a muddler.
- Boston Cocktail Shaker – This is a classic two-piece shaker where you have a larger metal shaker (usually 28oz) and a smaller shaking tin or glass (usually 16oz). You need to use a hawthorne strainer (usually comes with most Boston Shaker sets) to pour the drink which is easy to use once you get the hang of it. I like a Boston Shaker because you can either use it as a shaker or just use the larger glass to stir drinks. It is also very easy to separate the two pieces after shaking, making clean up a snap.
- Cobbler Cocktail Shaker – This other major type of shaker has a removable top with a built-in strainer. This makes it easier to pour since the strainer is built in, but clean up is trickier. Removing the lid of a Cobbler Shaker can be challenging as the metal expands when it’s cold and you have three pieces to clean in between drinks. However, it’s still a great shaker and I use ours frequently.
- Muddler – A muddler allows you to smash and blend various fruits, herbs, or vegetables before adding the liquid ingredients. This process helps release the flavors of these ingredients much more than shaking (grab a leaf of mint and rub between your fingers for a few seconds and you’ll get the idea). For the longest time, I used the handle of an ice cream scoop to muddle. Boy, was I missing out! A good muddler makes it so much more effective.
What Do I Need to Make an Avocado Margarita?
(see recipe card for measurements and details)
Ingredients:
- Large avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Agave
- Fresh lime juice
- Pineapple juice
- Orange liqueur
- Tequila (we prefer reposado tequila)
- Crushed or cubed ice
- Tajín (lime and chili pepper seasoning), optional for garnishing
Supplies:
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger for measuring
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What Does it Mean to ‘Double Strain’?
To double strain means to pour the cocktail through your shaker’s strainer and through a smaller strainer to eliminate any small particles of ingredients or ice in the final drink.
How to Make an Avocado Margarita
- Mash and muddle the avocado and cilantro leaves in a cocktail shaker until the avocado is smooth.
- Add the agave, lime juice and pineapple juice.
- Add orange liqueur and the tequila.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well.
- To rim the glass, if desired: Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge. Then roll in a shallow dish of Tajín (or coarse salt, if desired).
- Double strain the margarita into a glass with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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Avocado Margarita
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 margarita
Description
This Avocado Margarita has the crispness of a classic margarita with the subtle creaminess of avocado. It’s well-balanced, flavorful and oh-so drinkable!
Ingredients
- 1/4 of a large avocado
- Leaves from 1 sprig of fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for garnishing
- 1/4 ounce agave
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 3/4 ounce pineapple juice
- 3/4 ounce orange liqueur
- 2 and 1/2 ounces tequila
- Ice
- Tajín (chili lime seasoning), for garnishing the glass
- lime wedges, for the rim of the glass and for garnishing
Instructions
- Mash and muddle the avocado and cilantro leaves in a cocktail shaker until the avocado is smooth.
- Add the agave, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange liqueur, and tequila.
- Add ice and shake well.
- To rim the glass, if desired: Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge. Then roll in a shallow dish of Tajín (or coarse salt, if desired). Fill the glass with ice.
- Double strain the margarita into the rimmed glass of ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and cilantro leaves, if desired.
