California Avocado Zen Cocktail

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

This cocktail is easy to make, with a light, refreshing flavor. California Avocado in the drink makes for a beautiful beverage.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

6 fl.oz. cucumber vodka 1 fl.oz. fresh squeezed lime juice, plus extra for garnishing the glasses 1 fl.oz. California honey 2 fl.oz. mint simple syrup* 2 tsp. mint leaves, minced, optional 1 Lime 2 tsp. crystal ginger (powder)* for rim, optional 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado Ice, as needed 4 fl.oz. soda water

In a metal shaker place vodka, lime juice, honey, simple syrup and mint (if using), shake vigorously for 20 seconds until honey is well blended.
Slice lime into 4 wheels, cutting a small notch in each to aid in placing on the glasses; set aside. Juice remaining lime.
Moisten the rims of (10 fl. oz.) glasses with lime juice, then dip the rims in the ginger crystals, if using.
Peel and seed the avocado. Dice three-quarters of the avocado into ¼-inch pieces and set aside. Slice the other avocado quarter into 4 wedges and reserve for garnish.
Place one-half of the avocado pieces in the bottoms of the glasses, add ice, then remaining avocado pieces.
Pour contents of the shaker into the glasses. Top with soda water, garnish each with a lime wheel and avocado wedge.

*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.