I am perfecting my Cinco de Mayo recipes for early May. As avocado fans, our team enjoys the recipes we try from the Haas Avocado Board. I have written several margarita recipes for our blogs. My version of this one has a new twist since it contains avocado. It is the ideal pairing with guacamole, chips and salsa, tortilla soup, and California style fish tacos.
Ingredients for one serving:
Margarita salt for rim as needed
1/2 sour mix
1/2 simple syrup
1/4 fresh lime
1/8 of fresh, large, ripe avocado
1 1/2 oz tequila
1/2 oz orange liquor
1/2 oz or a few splashes of orange juice to taste
ice cubes
Method:
Rim margarita glass with salt.
Place avocado and lime wedge in a pint glass and muddle well.
Add sour mix.
Add tequila, orange liquor and orange juice.
Add ice and shake vigorously until frothy.
Pour into salt rimmed glass.
Tips:
Use all fresh ingredients and the best tequila, when possible. You will taste the difference.
Optional garnishes are lime wedge, orange wheel or an avocado slice.
Brenda C. Hill
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Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
