Spicy Avocado Martini
Serves 2
Ingredients
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Martini
- 2 oz gin
- 1½ oz dry vermouth
- ½ oz avocado infused spicy syrup
- ½ oz lime juice
- 1 oz club soda
- Tajin with lime* or Mexican chili powder or spicier chili to taste to garnish glass Lime wedges or a slice of avocado to garnish
Spicy avocado syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 large avocado slightly squashed with a fork, but not pureed
Preparation
- To make the syrup mix sugar, water, chili powder and avocado in a small pot over medium heat until sugar dissolves and liquid comes to a slight boil. Remove from heat and let infuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain and cool completely. Keep in a hermetically sealed container in the refrigerator until use. Keeps up to 1 week.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of each glass and dip slightly into chili powder to coat. Set aside.
- In a martini shaker, combine gin, vermouth, spicy avocado syrup, lime juice, and chili powder to taste. Pour into martini glass and top with club soda. Garnish with lime or avocado slice and serve!
- *Tajin is a popular Mexican chili-Lime seasoning found in most Latin grocery stores.
