Description
My Avocado, Lime, and Mint Cocktail combines clean-tasting vodka with everyone’s favorite hipster fruit for a silky-light, fresh green cocktail.
Ingredients
2 oz vodka
2 oz avocado simple syrup (recipe below)
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
2 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped, plus mint leaves for garnish
splash of seltzer or club soda (optional)
AVOCADO SIMPLE SYRUP
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 medium avocado
Instructions
Make the simple syrup: place the sugar and water in a small pan and heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid is clear. Cool to room temperature, then pour into a blender and scoop in the 1/2 avocado. Puree until fully combined. The mixture will be thick but pourable.
To make the drink, fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 2 oz avocado syrup, 1.5 oz vodka, 3/4 oz lime juice, and 2 tsp chopped mint. Shake vigorously and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Notes
… The simple syrup recipe makes about 1 cup, or enough for four drinks. If not using immediately, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
… If you’re pressed for time, you can puree the mint along with the avocado with the simple syrup, but I prefer the pungent hit of freshly-chopped mint.
