California Avocado Barbacoa Cocktail

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Total Time: 40 min

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Cook Time: 30 min

Prep Time: 10 min

This avocado cocktail recipe takes a bold stance and new approach to the age-old debate of savory versus sweet, with smoky notes from chipotle pepper.

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Serves: 2

Ingredients
Instructions

1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into 1” cubes 1 1/2 cups crushed ice 4 oz. mezcal 2 oz. fresh lime juice 2 oz. agave nectar 1 tsp. chipotle pepper, minced Ginger Syrup, see make-ahead recipe below Ginger Syrup 1 cup water 1/2 cup agave nectar 3 Tbsp. ginger, unpeeled and cut into 1/2" slices

Combine avocado, crushed ice, mescal, lime juice, agave nectar, chipotle pepper and 1.5 ounces of Ginger Syrup in a blender and mix until smooth.
Divide the mixture into two highball glasses.
Top with 0.5 ounce of Ginger Syrup and serve immediately.

Ginger Syrup Instructions:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, agave nectar and slices of ginger.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and simmer for five minutes.
Cover, remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes.
Pour the syrup through a strainer to discard the ginger slices and set aside until ready to use.

Serving Suggestion: For a savory garnish and pop of color, place small strips of beef jerky and red bell pepper in each glass before serving.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.