Peach Margarita

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 07/7/24
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Sean Michael Johnson
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Sean is an award-winning bartender with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is the head bartender at the two-Michelin-star restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther, crafting cocktail menus that have caught international attention. To date, he has made over 1 million cocktails, and counting.
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Frozen peach margarita surrounded by peaches

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail

Peach margaritas are a fun way to shake up your margarita routine. It's a fabulous cocktail to show off the sweet, luscious taste of fresh peaches, and just like the original margarita, you can blend or shake this drink.

How Strong Is the Peach Margarita?

The alcohol content of a peach margarita will depend on the liquors you choose. While tequila's often 80-proof, the schnapps and triple sec will vary. Generally, a frozen peach margarita falls in the 12 percent ABV (24 proof) range, and the shaken drink will be a little stronger. The version made with peach schnapps alone will be about twice the strength when made with a 48-proof schnapps.

A frozen peach margarita is perfect for summer. There are many varieties of peaches to choose from that fill the produce section, and each has a slightly different taste. It's fun to explore the options and you can always create a custom blend with a couple of varieties. When they're not in season, canned or frozen peaches make a good alternative. You can also turn to that trusty bottle of peach schnapps to either enhance the peachy flavor or take it over entirely.

What Kind of Tequila Is Best for Margaritas?

Tequila is one of the key ingredients in a margarita and a cheap, low-quality tequila will make a low-quality drink. Pick up a medium to high-end blanco or reposado tequila for margaritas. A blanco is best for flavored margaritas since it won't compete too much with the fruit and other additions.

Tips for Making Peach Margarita

  • Too thick? Add more juice - For the blended cocktail, if you find that the mix is too thick, add an extra splash of juice or schnapps. If it's too thin, add a couple of extra ice cubes. Blend again until it's your desired consistency.
  • With canned peaches, adjust the sugar - If you use canned peaches, you may want to adjust the amount of sugar or peach schnapps, since peaches in syrup are considerably sweeter than fresh or frozen peaches.
  • Prevent peaches from browning - To prevent peach garnishes from turning brown, dunk slices into a little lemon juice. It's the same trick used for apple garnishes and other oxygen-sensitive fruits.
What You'll Need to Make This Peach Margarita Recipe
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"This is the best frozen Margarita you will ever have at home, period. The texture is sensuous, the flavors are melodious, and the bite is tempting. I can’t imagine a better frozen cocktail on a sizzling summer day. This recipe is the epitome of balance and harmony." —Sean Johnson

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice

  • 1 1/2 ounces tequila

  • 1/2 ounce triple sec

  • 1/2 ounce lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 cup sliced peaches, fresh skinned, canned, or frozen

  • Peach slice, or lime twist, for garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. In a blender, combine 1 cup ice, 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1/2 ounce triple sec, 1/2 ounce lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 cup sliced peaches (fresh, canned, or frozen).

    Peach margarita ingredients in a blender

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  3. Blend until smooth.

    Peach margarita ingredients blended in a blender

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  4. Pour the contents into a chilled margarita glass. Garnish with a peach slice or lime twist, or both. Serve and enjoy!

    Frozen peach margarita with peach garnish

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Feeling Adventurous? Try This:

  • For an extra peach flavor - Use 1/2 ounce of peach schnapps instead of sugar.
  • Skip the blender and shake up a peach margarita - Muddle the peach slices and sugar in a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, and fill the shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
  • Only peach schnapps alone - Shake 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce peach schnapps, and 1/2 ounce each of triple sec and lime juice with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.
  • Use any glass you like - Margarita, cocktail, and rocks glasses are the most popular. The shaken drinks can be served up or strained over fresh ice.
  • Make it fancy - Try the peach margarita in a sugar-rimmed glass. A blend of brown sugar and white sugar is a great option for peach drinks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
516 Calories
2g Fat
99g Carbs
8g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 516
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 13g 46%
Total Sugars 88g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 61mg 305%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1642mg 35%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)