Fresh Peach Margaritas
The summer kicked off with a blast of heat and humidity. Sipping on chilled Fresh Peach Margaritas is a most delightful way to cool down on a sultry July evening.
Sweet, fresh peaches are a highlight of summer. This Peach Cocktail has all the loveliness you’d expect in a margarita, except with the addition of sweetened peach puree. They’re incredibly delicious!!
Why You Should Make these Margaritas
We have a terrific produce stand down the street. Their tender sweet corn and ripe, juicy peaches are my two favorite summer foods. Right now, we’re savoring fresh Georgia peaches, then we’ll get an east coast crop before local Indiana and Michigan peaches are harvested.
- If you have access to fresh, sweet, seasonal peaches, these margaritas will rock your world!
- There are only so many peach pies and cobblers you can make. Try a cocktail instead.
- Entertaining on the 4th of July or anytime during the summer? You’ll wow your guests with this margarita recipe!
I set always set aside some of this luscious fruit for a signature cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most eveyone knows a margarita is a cocktail made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. The rim of the glass is often dipped in lime juice, then coarse salt. They can be served on the rocks or blended with ice for a slushy cockatail
Yes. Triple Sec is traditional, but Grand Marnier or Cointreau can be used instead.
Tequila is crucial for a margarita cocktail. Blanco, white or silver tequila is recommended. It’s a clear, unaged (or vey young) liquor with highlights of agave. The label should read 100% pure agave.
The earliest claim dates back to 1938. The story goes that Carlos “Danny” Herrera developed the margarita at his Tijuana restaurant, Rancho La Gloria. Alledgedly, an aspiring actress with allergies to all hard liquor except tequila was asking for a drink. Danny mixed up the ingredients that usually went with a shot of tequila and made them into the combination that’s now known as a margarita.
How to Make the Best Margaritas
Margaritas aren’t complicated, but here are some tips for making perfect peach margaritas!
- For the best results, you must start with the peak of the season fruit. If your peaches aren’t ripe and flavorful, your margaritas will be lackluster.
- PRO-Tip: Decent fresh peaches are not always available, so you could definitely try making these with canned peaches. Use 4 peach halves instead of the two fresh peaches. Peaches are canned at their prime, so the flavor should be wonderful, too. If your peaches are covered in heavy syrup, you may want to rinse them off before you puree.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice is imperative, too. Don’t even think of buying anything in a bottle.
- To balance the tart lime, use a top-notch sweetener, I love organic sugar.
- For a beautiful presentation, garnish your glass with a thin slice of lime or peach. I use a knife to make a cut from the rind or peel to the middle of the slice and use that opening to hook the fruit on the cup.
- If you like some added bling, dip the rim of your glass into lime juice, then into sugar (or salt if that’s your preference).
More Margaritas You’ll Love:
- I first had these Beer Margaritas on Memorial Day years ago! I’m not a beer drinker, but I became an instant fan. They’re SO easy to make, too!
- These Fizzy Grapefruit Margarita from Well Plated are a fun alternative to the classic, but a little sparkle in every sip.
- And for a spring Margarita, these Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita from Nutmeg Nanny look delicious!
- And if you haven’t tried, St. Germain, an elderflower liqueur, you’ll see why it’s so popular with your first sip of an Elderflower Margarita from Garnish with Lemon.
- Plus check out more of my Classic Cocktail Recipes!
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Fresh Peach Margaritas Recipe
A summery twist on the classic Margarita made with juicy fresh peaches
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh peach puree (about 2 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, cut into pieces, and pureed in a blender or food processor)
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1-ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce of Grand Marnier (or your favorite orange liqueur)
- Sugar for rims of glasses
- Lime slices and/or peach slices to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Whisk together peach puree and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Taste and add more sugar if needed. Whisk in the tequila, lime juice, and Grand Marnier. Taste and adjust to your preferences.
- Pour a bit of water onto a small flat plate. Sprinkle sugar over a second small plate. Dip the rim of the glasses into the water, then dip them into the sugar to make a sugar rim.
- Garnish margaritas with sliced fruit. Serve margaritas over ice.
- For a virgin peach spritzer, combine peach puree, sugar and then top the glass with cold club soda or lemon-lime soda. Makes one.
Notes
This recipe can be adapted to your liking. I tend to go light on the liquor, so taste first and tweak to your tastes. If your peaches aren't sweet enough, you may need to add more sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 glassAmount Per Serving: Calories: 164Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 21gProtein: 1g
45 Comments on “Fresh Peach Margaritas”
These peach margaritas look so refreshing, love the color too Liz!
Just what I need now for Happy Hour, your Peach Margarita! It looks delicious and perfect for the summer!
This look parfait for summer time! Love margaritas and with peachs even more ! x
Oh my! I love a good margarita — how sweet and summery this is!
This looks very refreshing and I would love to kick back and enjoy one!
Liz this sounds fantastic and they look beautiful! I’m a huge fan of peaches and while I don’t drink a lot I’m pretty sure I’ll be making these. Thanks for the heads up on Florida Crystals Sugar. I’ll be sure to seek them out next time I’m at the grocery store.
Liz, This looks absolutely fabulous! Peaches are one of my favorites. I can see me sitting on my back deck with one of these babies in my hand. Cheers!
Look wonderful Lizzy, peaches are one of my favorite fruit in summer time, hugs !
xoxoxo
Lizzy this year your dad and mine passed, what special !
hugs!!
This color is just stunning, gorgeous margaritas!
what a beautiful cocktail. I need to try this
Yes to this! No yucky mix, just fresh, flavorful ingredients. And that sugar rim is awesome.
Dear Liz, what a bold and beautiful color this drink has – alll summer and all delicious. What a lovely treat to beat the heat!
It’s hot here too. Maybe it’s time to bust out the tequila (I mean peaches…). GREG
Okay, I love peach anything…these are so perfect!
Making these for my husband for sure! The color alone makes me want it!
We don’t have Ontario Peaches just yet, but I know what I’ll be making as soon as I see them at our market, these look so refreshing and pretty too. Anything in a martini glass gets high scores from me, I think it’s one of the most elegant glasses ever.
This will be perfect when it gets nice and hot this afternoon! Peach, lime, and tequila sounds like a delicious combination.
I suddenly have a hankering for a peach:@)
wow I simply love the colour and flavour!
These margaritas look fantastic!