Spicy Peach Margarita Recipe (Easy Summer Cocktail)
A sweet and spicy Peach Margarita made with homemade peach syrup, fresh jalapeño, tequila blanco, and lime. The perfect refreshing summer cocktail with a kick!
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Servings: 1 margarita
Ingredients
For the Peach Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peeled diced peaches
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup water
For the Cocktail:
- 4 slices jalapeño seeded for less spice, plus more for garnish
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz Cointreau or orange liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz peach syrup use 1 oz for a sweeter drink
- Ice
- Salt for the rim
- Sparkling water to top (optional)
- Peach slice and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Make the peach syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the peaches, honey, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- Mash the softened peaches with a spoon or muddler to release all their juice, then strain through a fine mesh strainer. Let cool completely.
- Rim your glass with salt and fill it with ice. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices with the peach syrup for about 10 seconds.
- Add ice, then pour in the tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice.
- Shake for 10 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice. Top with a splash of sparkling water if you like it bubbly.
- Garnish with a peach slice, a slice of jalapeño, and a lime wedge. Stir and enjoy!