Rock The Guac Cabo Wabo Style

Cabo Wabo Guacamole

For the last few weeks I’ve written about some great cocktails and this week will be the same…well, with a slight twist. If you are a rocker you know Sammy Hagar is the creator of Cabo Wabo Cantina and besides being a really great guy, he has graciously shared some of his favorie Rock The Gauc recipes for your summer party. Sammy says “Summer afternoons are best with good friends, good tunes and great Cabo Wabo Margaritas.” I couldn’t agree more.

Avocados are really in peak season right now, so there is no time like the present to have a Mexican-themed party to celebrate your love. It’s also great if you are having a destination wedding and then coming home to have a party with your family and friends. Bring a bit of the ‘heat’ with you. So just “Rock the Guac” and sip your tequila ice cold.

Cabo Wabo Guacamole - Served at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas Serves 10

Ingredients:
10 Avocados, pitted and peeled
¼ cup of Jalapenos, minced
2 tbsp. of Salt
¼ cup of Yellow Onion, diced
5 tbsp. of Lime Juice
1 ½ cup of Tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp. of Cilantro, minced
2 tbsp. of Guac Oil (1 cup Olive Oil + 1/4 cup Garlic, minced)

Place avocados in bowl. DO NOT MASH! Add all other ingredients on top of avocados. Mash and mix avocados with ingredients into a chunky consistency. Enjoy!

Trio de Guacamole - Served at ZOCALO Restaurant in Chicago

Guacamole Tradicional - Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 Ripe Avocados
1 Plum Tomato, seeded and finely chopped
¼ Medium Red Onion, finely chopped
1 Serrano Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 Handful of Fresh Cilantro Leaves, finely chopped
1 Lime, juiced
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

Mash and mix avocados with ingredients into a chunky consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Guacamole Rojo - Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 Ripe Avocados
1 Plum Tomato, seeded and finely chopped
¼ Medium Red Onion, finely chopped
1 Red Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 handful of Fresh Cilantro Leaves, finely chopped
1 Lime, juiced
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

Roast tomato, onion, and red jalapeno over an open flame until slightly charred on all sides. Mash the avocados leaving them a bit chunky. Add the remaining ingredients, and fold everything gently together to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top guacamole mix with roasted red jalapeno salsa before serving (recipe below.)

Roasted Red Jalapeno Salsa
Ingredients:
2 Red Jalapeno Peppers
2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Garlic Clove

Roast jalapeno and garlic over an open flame until slightly charred on all sides and blend, adding lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Guacamole Fruta
Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 Ripe Avocados
2 oz. Guava, finely chopped
2 oz. Papaya, finely chopped
1 Manzano or 1/2 Habanero Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 Small Handful of Walnuts, finely chopped
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

Mash the avocados leaving them a bit chunky. Add the remaining ingredients, and fold everything gently together to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.