Margarita Guacamole Dip Recipe (Tequila Guacamole)

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 1, 2026

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At my house, guacamole is a staple for game day, Cinco de Mayo, and summer parties. For this recipe, however, I decided to give it a twist, so I added a splash of tequila for added flavor and served the dip in fun, margarita glasses. Simple to prepare and fun to eat, I can never go wrong serving this guacamole.

Margarita-Inspired Guacamole

I think good guacamole dip is one of the best things out there. You can never go wrong with something so delicious. All I really need to make this delicious dip is avocado, salt and pepper, and lime juice, but it’s always fun to add extra ingredients for even more flavor.

For this recipe, I combine the usual guacamole ingredients with a splash of tequila for an added zing. And then I serve the dip in margarita glasses, which makes it fun to eat. I’ll whip up this version of guacamole for game days, Cinco de Mayo, or any time I’m entertaining. I can usually get about 6 servings in this recipe, but if I’m expecting a bigger crowd, I’ll double it.

Tips for Beginners

• The perfect avocado. Choose avocados that yield slightly when you squeeze them, but not too soft or hard, for the best flavor and texture.
• Fresh lime juice is best. Though jarred lime juice will work, you’ll get the best tart flavor from squeezing your own. Take the lime out of the fridge before you start to prepare the recipe as room temperature limes are easier to juice.
• Let the dip sit for a few minutes. I find letting the guacamole sit for 5-10 minutes lets the flavor blend and gives it a better taste.

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Margarita Guacamole Dip Recipe with Tequila

Difficulty: Easy

4.89 from 9 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Author: Becky Hardin

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This delicious Margarita Guacamole Dip recipe is the perfect party dip. It's easy to make and fun to eat.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 tbsp butter
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ ½ sweet yellow onion diced
• ▢ 1 clove garlic about 1 tsp, fresh, minced, optional
• ▢ 3-4 avocados scooped out of the skin and chopped
• ▢ 1 tsp brown sugar
• ▢ ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
• ▢ ½ lime juice only
• ▢ ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped or 1 tsp dried cilantro flakes
• ▢ 1-2 tsp tequila optional, but a great idea addition

Instructions 

• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet.
  1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil
• Add onion and saute until softened and translucent.
  ½ sweet yellow onion
• Add chopped garlic (if using) and saute with the onion for 1 minute.
  1 clove garlic
• Sprinkle the onion and garlic with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and cook for 1 minute.
  1 tsp brown sugar
• Take the onion & garlic off the heat to cool before mixing into the avocados.
  3-4 avocados
• Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  ¼ tsp red pepper flakes , ½ lime , ½ tsp fresh ground pepper, ½ tsp salt, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 1-2 tsp tequila
• Mash together gently, but leave the avocado a little chunky (at least that is how I love it).

Becky’s Tips

• Use avocados that give slightly when you squeeze them.
• You’ll get the best tart flavor from squeezing your own room-temperature lime. 
• Let the guacamole sit for 5-10 minutes so the flavors blend.
• Store leftovers for up to 3 days.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 205mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 13.2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

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 remove the brown layer that forms on top of the dip before eating it.

Serving Suggestions

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 guacamole seems like the perfect opportunity. I’ll serve this dip with plain homemade tortilla chips or these homemade tortilla chips with garlic parmesan; both of which taste great when dipped into the creamy guacamole. I find even these crunchy wonton chips are great for scooping up the guacamole.

As a guacamole lover, I serve this dip whenever I can, whether it be Cinco de Mayo, a game day celebration, or any time I’m entertaining. Depending on the size of my avocados, I can usually get 6 servings.

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• BLT Guacamole features all the great flavors of traditional guacamole, with the crunchy and savory elements of a BLT sandwich.
• These Avocado Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside with creamy guacamole on the inside.

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