A sweet and fruity potion that will rescue you from the heat of the summer sun.
As a child, my family spent a few years living in Georgia, not too far from the Florida border. The summers were hot and sticky. Mowing the lawn was like pushing a car through a swamp. When the wind was blowing in the right direction, everyone in our neighborhood would get a snootful of the odors from the papermill that was a few hours away. Snakes were fairly abundant, and on really muggy nights every window in the house was covered in loud, little frogs.
And then there were the peaches. Speaking from experience, if you’re a fan of the fruit, you really haven’t had a real one until you’ve chomped down on a juicy Georgia peach. Perfect texture, the right amount of sweet… If you ever find yourself in the Peach State, don’t leave without grabbing a few crates to bring home with you, if you can. They make an amazing margarita.
It’s hot today in Los Angeles. And when the heat gets this high, I’m reminded of those summers in the south, and those sweet Georgia peaches. On days like today, a margarita always hits the spot. The cocktail we’ll be making combines both of these things for a perfect poolside treat, the Peach Margarita. And it’s simpler than you think. Probably the most involved part is puréeing your ripened fruit before shaking everything up over ice.
Before you know it, you’ll be in the pool on a lounger, or sitting in the shade of an airy cabana while slowly enjoying your new favorite fruity drink. Peaches, tequila and everything else… this is exactly what you needed today.
What is the Best Tequila to Use in a Peach Margarita?
For any margarita, I usually prefer a silver, or blanco, tequila. The clear spirit mixes well with the other ingredients, providing a perfect balance of flavors and allowing the peach purée to take center stage. If you want a sipper that’s a little spicier, you can use a reposado or añejo tequila for more aged and complex notes.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup peach purée from about 1 medium ripe peach
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur or fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Peach slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the peach purée, silver tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur (or orange juice), and agave syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds or until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a fresh peach slice if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition
What kind of glass and garnish is used?
You can serve your cocktail in a rocks or margarita glass. Salt the rim, fill with ice, pour it and pop a peach slice or lime wheel on top.
Can you use peach schnapps in this recipe?
You can swap out the orange liqueur with the schnapps for a peachier taste, but avoid replacing the purée with it. You’ll want to keep the fruit for a sweet, lush flavor and consistency.
Peach Margarita Variations
It’s getting hot as the summer months begin, so I’m thinking that a margarita party will be a great way to cool things down. Along with the Peach Margarita, Twist & Toast has a bevy of delicious recipes that you can add to your home bar’s menu. When the sun is high and your guests are parched, these are just a few of the cocktails we feature that will extinguish the mightiest of thirsts.
- Strawberry Margarita – Fresh strawberries star in this blended and smooth beverage.
- Frozen Margarita – To beat the heat, you’ll need a cocktail so cold it’s frozen.
- The Tommy’s Margarita – An agave forward riff on the classic drink.
- Margarita – Learn to make the original, perfect poolside companion.
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