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Avocado Margarita

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Eva Kolenko

Inspired by the quintessential version served at Curra’s Grill in Austin. Trust us, it’s good!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

2

tablespoons kosher salt

2

teaspoons finely grated lime zest, divided

1

lime wedge

1

avocado, pitted, peeled

¾

cup plus 2 tablespoons tequila blanco

¾

cup triple sec

¾

cup fresh lime juice

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Pinch of cayenne pepper

8

lime wheels

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss salt and 1 tsp. lime zest on a small plate. Rub the rim of each margarita glass with lime wedge and dip into salt mixture.

    Step 2

    Purée avocado, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cilantro, cayenne, remaining 1 tsp. lime zest, and 2½ cups ice, preferably crushed, in a blender until smooth.

    Step 3

    Divide among prepared glasses and garnish each with a lime wheel.