Holy guacamole! National Guacamole Day is September 16th and we’re giving thanks for the delightfully delicious, versatile dip/topping. Skip the store-bought stuff- these guac recipes from the experts at Dos Caminos are easy enough to whip up at home, even with a cocktail in hand! Start with Chef Ivy Stark’s traditional guacamole recipe and feel free to give it a fun twist with variations like Lobster Guacamole, Chipotle-Goat Cheese Guacamole or Artichoke Guacamole with Toasted Pine Nuts.
Rock the guac and celebrate with these guacamole and margarita pairing ideas :
Marvelous Mango Margarita
Pairing 1
The sweet and fruity flavors of the Marvelous Mango Margarita provide the perfect complement to the smoky heat of the Chipotle-Goat Cheese Guacamole.
- 1 part Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
- ½ part JDK & Sons™ O3 Premium Orange Liqueur
- ½ large ripe mango
- 2 parts fresh orange juice
- ⅔ part lime juice
- ½ part simple syrup
- 4 parts ice
Chipotle-Goat Cheese Guacamole
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tsp. finely chopped white onion
- 2 tsp. minced jalapeño or Serrano chilies (Optional: remove seeds and membranes)
- ½ tsp. teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
- 1 small plum tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp. chopped canned chipotle chilies
Preparation:
- In a medium size bowl, use the back of a spoon to mash 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon onion, 1 teaspoon of minced chile, and ½ teaspoon salt together against the bottom of the bowl.
- Add the avocados and gently mash them with a fork until chunky-smooth.
- Add 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped canned chipotle chilles.
- Fold the remaining cilantro, onion, and chile into the mixture.
- Stir in tomatoes and lime juice, taste to adjust the seasonings.
- Serve with warm corn tortilla chips.
Spicy Sauza®-Rita
- 1 part Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
- 2 parts beer
- 1 part frozen limeade concentrate
- 1 part water
- A dash of hot sauce
- Sugar (for garnish)
- Salt (for garnish)
- Red pepper (for garnish)
- Chili pepper (for garnish)
Turn your cocktail up a notch this National Guacamole Day with the Spicy Sauza®-Rita. This spicy cocktail brings the heat with red and chili pepper flavors and pairs well with the mild flavors of the Artichoke Guacamole with Toasted Pine Nuts.
Preparation:
- In a medium size bowl, use the back of a spoon to mash 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon onion, 1 teaspoon of minced chile, and ½ teaspoon salt together against the bottom of the bowl.
- Add the avocados and gently mash them with a fork until chunky-smooth.
- Add 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped canned chipotle chilles.
- Fold the remaining cilantro, onion, and chile into the mixture.
- Stir in tomatoes and lime juice, taste to adjust the seasonings.
- Serve with warm corn tortilla chips.
**Makes 4 Servings
Strawberry Sparkler
- 1 part Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
- ½ part DeKuyper® Strawberry Liqueur
- ½ part (chilled) rose champagne
- ½ part limeade
- 3 strawberries
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 lime wedge
Preparation: Wash, stem, quarter and freeze strawberries for at least 1 hour (can be done the day ahead). Run a wedge of lime around the rim of your champagne flute and dip in a plate of sugar to coat rim. Place 3 frozen strawberries in the bottom of the prepared flute. Pour champagne into the glass. In a shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, limeade, and strawberry liqueur. Shake and pour into glass. Add a squeeze of fresh lime if desired and serve immediately.
Lobster Guacamole
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tsp. finely chopped white onion
- 2 tsp. minced jalapeño or Serrano chilies (Optional: remove seeds and membranes)
- ½ tsp. teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
- 1 small plum tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 lb. whole lobster or 4 oz. lobster meat, steamed, cleaned and rough chopped
- Japanese pickled ginger for garnish (Optional)
Preparation:
- In a medium size bowl, use the back of a spoon to mash 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon onion, 1 teaspoon of minced chile, and ½ teaspoon salt together against the bottom of the bowl.
- Steam, cool and pick meat from lobster and rough chop. Then add to bowl.
- Add the avocados and gently mash them with a fork until chunky-smooth.
- Fold the remaining cilantro, onion, and chile into the mixture.
- Stir in tomatoes and lime juice, taste to adjust the seasonings.
- Add Japanese pickled ginger for garnish (optional).
- Serve with warm corn tortilla chips.
**Makes 4 Servings