There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold frozen peach margarita on a hot summer day! Made from sweet ripe peaches, fresh squeezed lime juice, and a splash of peach juice, this tequila margarita will hit the spot.
I prefer making this peach margarita recipe over a restaurant or classic margarita any day. For one, most are overpriced and it’s hard to find places that can really make a good one.
Today I’m going to show you how to make frozen peach margaritas using frozen or fresh peaches, along with the best tequila and a couple of variations that you can experiment with. Spoiler alert, one of the secrets to this cocktail is my homemade simple syrup! Feel free to use it in other cocktails and don’t sleep on my version of the classic mojito.
If you are using fresh peaches and have some leftover, use them to make summer peach sangrias or some peach hand pies.
IN THIS POST: Everything You Need to Make Frozen Peach Margaritas
- We use all fresh ingredients – no chemically mixes or fake fruit blends!
- You can use frozen or fresh peaches, so you can make these year round.
- Peach margaritas can be blended up and in your glass ready to drink in minutes!
Ingredients for Frozen Peach Margaritas
- frozen peaches – you can also use fresh peaches – pop them in the freezer a day ahead for an extra frozen blend
- peach juice
- freshly squeezed lime juice – we prefer not to use a bottled lime juice, fresh tastes so much better
- simple syrup – so easy to make your own, but you can also purchase simple syrup ready to go
- tequila – see my notes below for choosing the right type of tequila
- ice cubes
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Coarse salt for the rims
Choosing The Tequila
Let me preface by saying I am not a tequila connoisseur by any means. However, when you are making mixed drinks, and in this case fruity margaritas, there’s no reason to buy high-end tequila. The reason is that the other ingredients overpower the taste. Patron Silver is a mid-grade tequila that hasn’t been aged that is suitable for margaritas.
If you wanted to sip tequila on the rocks I would say go for a reposado or anejo variety.
That being said, it’s best to use a clear tequila (sorry no Jose!) for the best-tasting margaritas regardless of how much experience you have with mixing.
How to Make Frozen Peach Margaritas
PREP: Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes so they are extra cold – this will keep your blended drink icy cold for as long as possible.
ADD EVERYTHING TO THE BLENDER: Add the frozen peaches and juice, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, and ice into the blender and give it a whirl. Blend it until smooth. Using a high-powered blender like a Vitamix will produce the best results.
SERVE: Place some coarse salt on a shallow plate. Cut a lime wedge and squeeze it gently while running it around the top edge of each glass. Tip the glass upside down into the salt and lift up gently. Divide the frozen drink between the two glasses and garnish with lime wedges and maybe even a peach slice or two! Enjoy responsibly.
How to Make Peach Margaritas On the Rocks
- Chilling the glasses is optional, but if you want your ice to stay cold longer, chilling the glasses never hurt! You can also pre-fill your glasses with ice water and then dump that out as you’re pouring your fresh drink in.
- Combine the margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for a couple of seconds.
- Fill the glass with a few ice cubes, and strain the margaritas into the glass. You can put a float of Grand Marnier, peach schnapps, or Triple Sec on top of an iced peach margarita!
Tips and FAQs
- For a sweet taste, rim the glasses with coarse sugar.
- Frozen peach margaritas are best when served immediately from the blender. If you want margaritas on the rocks, you can double or triple the recipe and keep it chilled in the fridge. Don’t add ice until you are ready to serve so they aren’t watered down.
- If fresh ripe peaches are available, use those. They have more flavor than frozen. To use fresh peaches: pit, peel, and slice them. Then place the peaches in the freezer in a single layer until frozen.
- You can add peach schnapps if desired, use 1 ounce for every 2 serving recipe.
- If you don’t have peach juice you can use orange juice or apple juice, though it may taste a little different. The peach juice adds so much of the peach flavor to these margaritas, so really try to include it in this recipe.
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Peach Margaritas
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peaches
- 4 oz. peach juice
- 2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. simple syrup
- 4 oz.tequila
- 2 cups ice
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Coarse salt for the rims
Instructions
- Set your margarita glasses in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to get nice and cold before you prepare the margaritas.
- Add ingredients to the blender: frozen peaches, peach juice, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila and ice.
- Blend on high power until the margaritas are smooth, thick, and evenly combined.
- Fill a shallow bowl or lipped plate with coarse salt. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the chilled glasses. Invert the glass into the salt to coat the rim.
- Transfer the frozen margarita into glasses and serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges and/or peach slices.
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