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Fresh Peach Margarita

This peach margarita tastes like summer in a glass, balancing fresh fruit with classic margarita structure. The drink comes together in minutes with fresh peach puree, tequila, lime juice, and a touch of agave for a refreshingly simple yet elegant cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1.5 ounces fresh peach puree or peach nectar
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce triple sec or cointreau
  • 0.5 ounce agave nectar
  • 1 cup ice
  • Salt for rimming optional
  • Fresh peach slices for garnish
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring shot glass
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Strainer
  • Margarita or coupe glass
  • Knife for cutting peach slices and lime
  • Cutting board
  • Blender (optional, for fresh puree)

Method
 

  1. If using fresh peaches, blanch them in boiling water for one minute, then transfer to ice water to cool. Peel the peaches, remove the pit, and blend the fruit until completely smooth. You need about half a ripe peach to yield 1.5 ounces of puree.
  2. If you want a salt rim, moisten the edge of a margarita or coupe glass with a lime wedge, then dip it lightly into kosher salt. Place the glass in the freezer for at least two minutes so it's chilled.
  3. Add ice to your cocktail shaker until it's about three-quarters full.
  4. Pour 2 ounces of silver tequila and 0.5 ounce of triple sec into the shaker.
  5. Pour 1.5 ounces of peach puree and 1 ounce of fresh lime juice into the shaker.
  6. Pour 0.5 ounce of agave nectar into the shaker.
  7. Close the shaker and shake hard for about 10 to 15 seconds until the ice rattles vigorously and the drink is properly chilled.
  8. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into your prepared glass over fresh ice if desired.
  9. Top with a fresh peach slice on the rim and a lime wheel for garnish. Serve immediately while the drink is properly chilled.

Notes

Make peach puree in bulk during peak season and freeze it in ice cube trays so you can make fresh margaritas any time of year. Always use fresh lime juice squeezed by hand, never bottled. Chill your glass before pouring so the drink stays cold longer. Use ripe, fragrant peaches whenever possible because underripe fruit produces dull, watery puree. Shake the drink hard and fast for proper incorporation and ideal temperature.