Avocado Margarita
Credit: Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs (www.elegantaffairscaterers.com)
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
· 2 tablespoons kosher salt
· 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, divided
· 1 lime wedge
· 1 avocado, pitted, peeled
· 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tequila blanco
· 3/4 cup triple sec
· 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
· 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
· Pinch of cayenne pepper
· 8 lime wheels for garnish
Preparation
1. Toss salt and 1 teaspoon lime zest on a small plate. Rub the rim of each margarita glass with lime wedge and dip into salt mixture.
2. Purée avocado, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cilantro, cayenne, remaining 1 teaspoon. lime zest, and 2 1/2 cups ice, preferably crushed, in a blender until smooth.
3. Divide among prepared glasses and garnish each with a lime wheel.
