By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 25, 2019
Guacamole Dip is a staple for game day, Cinco de Mayo, and summer parties. This delicious Margarita Guacamole Dip recipe is the perfect party dip, and it’s so easy to make too. The secret? A bit of tequila mixed into the guacamole for an extra kick!
Guacamole Dip Recipe with Tequila
This tequila infused guacamole dip recipe is my new favorite way to eat guac. Find out how to make guacamole dip with tequila for the perfect dip!
I think good guacamole dip is one of the best things out there. You just can’t go wrong with something so delicious! All you really need is avocado, salt & pepper, and lime juice, but of course it’s more fun to add in extra ingredients for even more flavor!
Our good friend Susie gave us the idea to make guacamole with tequila, and it was SO good. So good that this Margarita Guacamole Dip recipe was born! The tequila is optional, and the guac recipe is just as tasty without it. But the tequila adds some zing and you won’t regret adding it in!
When you can combine two of my favorite things (guacamole and margaritas), you know you’ve got something special. And that’s exactly what this homemade guacamole recipe is. Learn how to make guacamole dip with tequila and it will CHANGE your life! I promise.
Make guacamole with tequila for an added twist. This Margarita Guacamole Dip is truly the perfect party dip!
Margarita Guacamole Dip
Football season is the perfect time to make guacamole dip. It can get the party going, or serve as comfort food when the games don’t go quite as expected…But with a delicious guac to eat, we can get over those disappointing games in no time!
I like to make guacamole slightly chunky (there’s something extra tasty about it when there’s more texture), so I tried not to mash it up too much. You can make it as smooth or chunky as you like, though. Here’s a little tip: a potato masher works great for making guacamole dip.
We added just a splash of tequila to the dip. It really added to the flavor, and it turned out to be such a fun addition!
Margarita Guacamole Ingredients:
- Avocados
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Brown Sugar
- Lime Juice
- Salt & Pepper
- Cilantro
- Tequila (optional)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
The tequila adds the perfect kick, and the red pepper flakes give it a hint of spice. Both ingredients are optional for this guacamole dip, but I think they really make the recipe. I also like to add tomatoes into guac, so you could mix those in if you like. A lot of people don’t seem to like tomatoes in there though, so you could always use them as a topping for your own personal bowl of guacamole.
How to Make Guacamole Dip with Tequila
This Margarita Guacamole Dip recipe is SO easy and SO full of flavor. You only need about 10 minutes to whip this up, but it might be gone in seconds…so make plenty! I really like serving this dip in margarita glasses to add to the “Margarita Guacamole” theme, especially if you want to make individual servings for people. You can carry your personal glass of guac and keep it away from everyone else!
How to make guacamole dip:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, then add in the onion and saute.
- Then add in the garlic and cook for about 1 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar over the onion garlic mix and cook another minute.
- Let the onion and garlic mixture cool before mixing it into the dip.
- To make the guacamole dip, combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix and mash to your desired consistency.
If you are using the margarita glasses, just fill up each one with guac, and set them out next to a bowl of tortilla chips so everyone can dig in!
How long does guacamole dip last?
This guacamole dip (just like most guacamole) is best eaten as soon as possible. Not only does it taste best fresh, but because of the avocados, the dip will start to brown pretty quickly. That being said, when stored properly in the refrigerator, this dip should last up to 3 days. I usually just remove the brown layer that forms on top of the dip before eating leftover guacamole.
This is the cutest, most delicious guacamole dip recipe if you ask me! I’ll take any excuse to bring margaritas into the mix, and guac seems like the perfect opportunity. Whip this up for Cinco de Mayo , game day , or any other occasion…there’s never a wrong time for this dip!
If you like this recipe, you’ll love our other easy dip recipes :
- Simple Homemade Guacamole Recipe
- Super Easy Guacamole (Food Processor Guac)
- BLT Guacamole
- Black Bean & Corn Mexican Dip
- 5 Minute Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
- Easy Homemade Blender Salsa
- White Queso Dip Recipe
- Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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- ▢ 3-4 avocados scooped out of the skin and chopped
- ▢ 1/2 sweet yellow onion diced and sauteed or caramelized
- ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced or 1 clove of garlic minced*
- ▢ 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ▢ 1/2 lime juice only
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped or 1 t. dried cilantro flakes
- ▢ 1-2 teaspoon tequila opt. but a great idea from our friend Susie G.
Instructions
- Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in a skillet.
- Add onion and saute until softened and translucent.
- Add chopped garlic (if using) and saute with the onion for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the onion and garlic with 1 t. brown sugar, cook for 1 minute.
- Take the onion & garlic off the heat to cool before mixing into the avocado mixture.
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mash together gently, but leave the avocado a little chunky (at least that is how I love it).
- *I use prepared garlic in a jar. Usually found in the produce department in most grocery stores.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Margarita Guacamole Dip Recipe with Tequila
Ingredients
- 3-4 avocados scooped out of the skin and chopped
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion diced and sauteed or caramelized
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced or 1 clove of garlic minced*
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 lime juice only
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped or 1 t. dried cilantro flakes
- 1-2 teaspoon tequila opt. but a great idea from our friend Susie G.
Instructions
- Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in a skillet.
- Add onion and saute until softened and translucent.
- Add chopped garlic (if using) and saute with the onion for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the onion and garlic with 1 t. brown sugar, cook for 1 minute.
- Take the onion & garlic off the heat to cool before mixing into the avocado mixture.
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mash together gently, but leave the avocado a little chunky (at least that is how I love it).
- *I use prepared garlic in a jar. Usually found in the produce department in most grocery stores.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
