Muddled Avocado Margarita with Cilantro Twist

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A creamy, earthy take on the classic margarita, featuring fresh avocado and a hint of cilantro for a refreshing green cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together ripe avocado, tequila blanco, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 fruit ripe avocado
2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz triple sec
1/2 oz simple syrup
6 fresh cilantro leaves
for rimming coarse salt
as needed ice cubes
1 for garnish lime wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1/4 ripe avocado and 6 fresh cilantro leaves into a cocktail shaker and muddle gently until smooth and aromatic.
Step 2: Add 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, and 1/2 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
Step 4: Rim a rocks glass with coarse salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into salt.
Step 5: Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared rocks glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
Step 6: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim and a small sprig of cilantro resting on top.