Avocado Margaritas

It’s hot. You NEED a margarita. If you have had the pleasure of venturing into Laredo’s on Queen Anne, and happened to order the ethereal  liquid experience that IS their Avocado Margarita...tossing a bit of ‘cado into the blender shouldn't sound too nutty.

 A couple of years ago, a friend who knows me (and my love of creative culinary concoctions) better than anyone, introduced me to Laredo’s.  The Fajita Fries were an easy sell (Um. YUM.) – the Avocado Margarita elicited initial hesitation.  I am SO glad I moved past my “I think I would prefer that on a chip” reaction.

This cool, creamy, refreshing drink is now one of my favorites. Here is my spontaneously generated version from this past weekend. It actually tastes more like a smoothie than anything, which is kind of… wonderful (not to mention, perfect for the bout of lovely weather we are having)  :]

Avocado Margaritas

(4 cocktails)

6 oz. blanco tequila… or you know… more.

¼ cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes)

1 lime (sliced)

2-3 cups ice

1 oz. Grand Marnier

4 oz. sweet and sour mixer

1 ripe avocado (pitted and peeled) – note: I used ½ an avocado, and it was lovely!

1 oz. simple syrup (optional, but I like that hint of sweetness)

 

And…BLEND. Top with a thin slice of citrus. Done.
 

 

CHEERS!