Avocados are in high season right now and you'll find them piled up front and center in most supermarkets. So we're celebrating the bounty with this offbeat twist on the ubiquitous margarita.

This cocktail was created by Paolo Votano, proprietor of Oficina Latina in SoHo, NYC. "I used to introduce new drinks every day, but after I came up with the avocado margarita, people started coming back for it. So I put it on the menu as a signature and it took off from there,” Votano says.

Once you taste it you'll see why it's become a signature drink. Silky avocado puree blends beautifully with the bold spice of the habanero-infused tequila, and then balances off with tart lime and sweet flavors. But the clincher for me is the cilantro syrup, which turns this curious cocktail into something really special. And let's face it, if you're having guests this weekend, you'll impress the hell out of them when you serve them this drink. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Avocado-Cilantro Margarita

What you'll need:
1½ oz fresh lime juice
2 oz avocado puree (process 2 avocados with ½ oz lime juice until creamy)
½ oz cilantro syrup (add 1 cup sugar to ¾ cup water; heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves. Let the infusion sit for at least 2 hours and strain. It'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.)
½ oz Triple Sec
1½ oz spicy silver tequila (Slice 3 habanero peppers lengthwise with seeds and let sit for 2 hours. Shake it up a bit and strain.)

How to make it:
Pour all the ingredients in the shaker  and shake. Pour into a rocks glass rimmed halfway with cayenne pepper and salt (optional). Garnish with a habanero slice and fresh cilantro. 

Via: Happy Hour Avocado-Cilantro Margarita