La Cava Avocado Margarita (EPCOT Copycat)
Our copycat version of the Avocado Margarita from La Cava del Tequila at EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion. Tromba Blanco tequila, Midori, fresh lime, agave, and real avocado, blended until thick and ice cold. We've made this more times than we can count trying to get it right. This is the version that finally did.
Equipment
- High-powered blender (non-negotiable — chunks are not your friend)
- Margarita or rocks glass
- Small plate for salt rim
- Jigger or measuring shot glass
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Tromba Blanco Tequila or any quality 100% agave blanco
- 1 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
- 0.5 oz agave nectar
- 1 oz fresh lime juice squeeze it yourself
- Half a ripe avocado pitted and scooped
- 1 cup ice
- Hibiscus salt for the rim
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Pour hibiscus salt onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into the salt to coat. Set aside.
- Add tequila, Midori, agave nectar, lime juice, avocado, and ice to your blender. You can use frozen avocado and skip the ice for a creamier version.
- Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth. No chunks, no exceptions.
- Pour into your prepared glass immediately because this drink waits for no one.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
Notes
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- Your avocado must be perfectly ripe. Too hard and you get a gritty, vegetal drink. Too soft and it's brown and off. It should yield to gentle pressure. This is the single most important variable.
- Freeze your avocado first for an even creamier texture and to keep the drink colder longer. Scoop half an avocado into a bag and freeze it the night before.
- On the Midori: It's sweet and its pour matters. If you prefer less sweet, dial it back to 0.75 oz and add a tiny extra squeeze of lime.
- On the tequila: Stick to 100% agave blanco. A reposado or añejo will add oaky vanilla notes that don't belong here. A cheap mixto will ruin it.
- Hibiscus salt DIY: Pulse 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt with 1 teaspoon dried hibiscus flowers in a spice grinder. Or use Tajín as a substitute — different but still good.
- Mezcal version: Swap the tequila for a smoky mezcal. La Cava makes this version too and it's excellent if you like smoke with your sweet.