La Cava-Style Avocado Margarita
A creamy, balanced avocado margarita inspired by the version served at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion. Smooth, bright, and quietly strong.
Equipment
- Blender You'll want something high-powered enough to smoothly blend ice and frozen avocado.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 1.5 oz Melon Liqueur (Midori)
- 0.5 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
- 1/2 Frozen Ripe Avocado (Pit and peel the avocado and then cut it into chunks and freeze solid)
- 1/2 cup Ice (Or less if using a frozen avocado)
- Hibiscus Salt (For rim)
Instructions
- Prep the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip the wet rim generously into the Hibiscus Salt. Set aside.
- Combine: Add the tequila, melon liqueur, lime juice, agave nectar, avocado, and ice to your blender.
- Blend: Blend on HIGH speed. You are looking for a completely smooth, emulsified texture. It should look pale green and creamy. If you see dark green specks, keep blending!
- Serve: Poor immediately into your rimmed glass.
- Garnish: (Optional) Add a lime wedge if you are feeling fancy.
Notes
- Use a ripe avocado. Underripe fruit will taste flat.
- Start light on the melon liqueur and adjust after blending.
- This drink should be creamy, not thick. Add a splash of cold water if needed.