7 Cocktails to Spice Up Any Boring Memorial Day BBQ

Junior Merino for Avocados from Mexico

Avocado Mezcal Cocktail

This refreshing frozen drink created by chef Junior Merino balances out its heat with smoky mezcal.

Ingredients

• 1 avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted & peeled
• 6 ounces white mezcal
• 6 ounces fresh lime juice
• 4 ounces light agave nectar
• 3 ounces Midori
• 2 ounces Cointreau

In a blender, combine all ingredients; whirl until combined. Add 2 cups of ice and blend until smooth. Serve in a glass rimmed with Junior Merino’s Cactus & Lemongrass Rimmer. Garnish with avocado wedge pressed in Junior Merino’s Hibiscus Rose Rimmer.

Yield: 4 cocktails