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Kicked-Up California Avocado Margarita

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Total Time: 10 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 470
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1340mg
Total Carbs 53g
Dietary Fiber 9g
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 3g
Potassium 590mg

Vitamin A 442 IU; Vitamin C 59 mg; Calcium 82 mg; Iron 1.4 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 84 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.12 g

% Daily Value*: Total Fat 18%; Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 100%; Calcium 8%; Iron 8%

 

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This avocado margarita may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of standard cocktails. But let me tell you something… this is one of the best blended margaritas I’ve ever had the pleasure to guzzle down.

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Serves: 2

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1 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. ancho (or regular) chili powder 2 lime wedges 1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups crushed ice 3 oz. lime juice 2 tsp. agave nectar 4 oz. Tequila 2 oz. triple sec 3 sprigs cilantro 2 lime wedges, for garnish
  1. On a plate, mix together the salt and chili pepper.
  2. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass and turn each glass upside down into salt mixture, twisting gently until the rim is completely coated.
  3. In a blender, combine the avocado, crushed ice, agave nectar, tequila, triple sec and cilantro sprigs; blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the margarita into the prepared glasses. Garnish the rims of the glasses with lime wedges. Serve.

Copyright © 2013, Dara Michalski

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*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.

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