Avocado Margarita

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Let’s be honest: avocados are everywhere. On toast, in bowls, even in brownies. But if you’ve never had one in a margarita? Oh, you’re in for something really special.

The Avocado Margarita is creamy, tangy, and impossibly smooth.

It’s the kind of cocktail that feels like a summer day in a glass—fresh, unexpected, and just indulgent enough. Perfect for when you’ve got a ripe avocado on the counter and you want something a little different (read: fabulous).

I first tried this recipe on a hot afternoon when I didn’t want dessert, but I did want something rich, cold, and tequila-spiked. Let’s just say, this drink delivered.

Start by prepping your glass. A Tajin-rimmed rocks glass is the only way to go here. That salty-spicy-citrusy edge? It’s the ideal contrast to the creamy, mellow cocktail that follows. Just run a lime wedge around the rim and dip the glass into Tajin.

Easy, gorgeous, and super satisfying.

Now for the star: half a ripe avocado. Scoop it into your shaker and muddle it gently with fresh lime juice and a pinch of Tajin. You’re not pulverizing it—just breaking it down so it’ll blend beautifully.

Then it’s time for the magic. Add blanco tequila, for that clean, agave-forward backbone.

Follow up with a splash of triple sec, for brightness and citrusy complexity.

Afterward, a touch of agave nectar, to keep the sweetness in check without overpowering the drink’s fresh vibe.

Shake it hard with ice. You want those creamy and zesty notes to emulsify into something silky smooth.

Strain it into your Tajin-rimmed glass over fresh ice and admire that dreamy pastel green color—it’s giving avocado mousse meets margarita magic.

Top it off with a skewered lime and an herb sprig (mint or cilantro are beautiful here), and you’ve got yourself a cocktail that’s equal parts style, substance, and summertime perfection.

Step 1: Rim a glass with lime and Tajin. Set aside.

Step 2: Muddle fresh avocado, Tajin, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.

Step 3: Add remaining ingredients and ice to shaker and shake (really shake!) until chilled.

Step 4: Strain into glass over ice and garnish.

The Avocado Margarita is a love letter to summer—and to avocados, of course.

Creamy, citrusy, and spiked with just the right amount of heat, it’s the perfect cocktail for breezy backyard hangs, weekend brunches, or that moment when you realize you’re not going to make guac after all.

Save the chips. Pour the margarita.