I’m so excited when white peaches are available! The pinkish-white flesh and extra sweet flavor means they’re perfect for the leading role in my favorite white peach margaritas. I mean, what’s not to love? They’re beautiful, refreshing and delicious. It’s also a fun drink to change up by swapping in different fruits, which is how I came up with this peach margarita that quickly became a favorite.
Now I’ll show you how to make a peachy margarita!
What types of tequila are best for this recipe?
Silver tequila, (also labeled as white, blanco or plata) is the best choice. This type is aged only a short time, leaving it with a smooth, pure flavor. It blends well with the other components of the cocktail, letting the fruit flavors shine. Here are our top picks for the best tequila brands, too.
How to Make a White Peach Margarita
Yields 4 drinks
Ingredients
- 4 white peaches
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for the rims)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Orange juice (for the rims)
- 6 ounces silver tequila
- 2 ounces Triple Sec orange liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
Step 1: Peel the peaches
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Use a vegetable peeler to gently remove the skin from the peaches. (If the peaches are too soft, you can also blanch them and then remove the skins.) Once peeled, cut the fruit away from the pits using a paring knife.
Editor’s Tip: Consider buying extra white peaches while they’re available, then freeze them so you can make these margaritas anytime. After peeling and cutting the peaches, spread them in a single layer on a tray, cover and freeze. Once frozen, put the peaches into freezer bags, press out all the air and store them for 3-4 months. You can also use ’em to make one of these amazing peach recipes.
Step 2: Make the peach nectar
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Put the peaches, water, sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan and bring the contents to a simmer over medium heat. Cook the mixture for about six minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft.
Pour the mixture into the jar of a blender and puree until the nectar is very smooth. Pour the peach nectar into a container, cover and refrigerate until it’s cold. This recipe makes about three cups of white peach nectar, leaving you a little leftover for sipping—or for more margaritas!
Editor’s Tip: The white peach nectar can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to one week.
Step 3: Assemble the margaritas
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Have the glasses ready plus two small, shallow dishes—one with the extra sugar and one with orange juice. Mix together two cups of white peach nectar with the tequila and Triple Sec in a small pitcher or cocktail shaker. Dip the rims of the glasses first in the orange juice and then in the sugar. Carefully add 1-2 ice cubes to each glass. Pour the blended white peach margarita mix into each glass and serve.
Editor’s Tip: If you don’t own margarita glasses, serve your margaritas in small mason jars. They’re always on hand, pretty cute and perfect for a casual gathering.
If you want to try more variations, here learn how to make a Cadillac margarita.
How can you make a frozen white peach margarita?
Get out your blender! Combine the peach nectar, tequila and Triple Sec with 3-4 cups of ice. Blend everything together on high speed until the mixture is smooth. Then, save these step-by-step tips for making frozen margaritas so you’ll always have them on hand.
Can you make a skinny white peach margarita?
Use half as much sugar when making the peach nectar to create a lighter version of this margarita. Since white peaches tend to be sweeter than yellow peaches, the drink will still taste wonderful. You can also omit the sugar on the rim.
Now that you’ve mastered this unique peach cocktail, try some of our other favorite tequila drinks and other things to mix with tequila.
Long Island Iced Tea
It's easy to customize Long Island iced tea ingredients to suit your tastes. For instance, try adjusting the tequila. If you like a bolder flavor, use one ounce. If you would prefer a more mellow drink, then use a half ounce in this Long Island recipe.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Do you know
what tequila is made from?
Summertime TeaYou can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping while basking by the pool. —Angela Lively, Baxter, Tennessee
Blue Lagoon MargaritasThis is one super drink that'll have the neighbors asking, "What's that?" Show them and make an extra batch to share. —Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa
By the way, these are the
best tequilas for a margarita.
Grapefruit MargaritaWhen you add a drizzle of grenadine to your finished grapefruit margarita, it sinks to the bottom of the glass, creating a beautiful sunset look. —James Schend,
Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Tequila SunriseWhen you really want to relax and enjoy the evening try one of these mild orange-flavored Tequila Sunrises.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Browse this list of
classic tequila cocktails, too.
Classic MargaritaA classic margarita recipe doesn't need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. When you're making the cocktail, make sure you squeeze the limes correctly for the ultimate freshness. —James Schend,
Taste of Home Deputy Editor. Tequila is good for more than just margaritas. Here are our favorite
recipes that use tequila.
Watermelon MargaritasAs beautiful as it is tasty, this tequila drink recipe uses fresh watermelon. Slices are blended with traditional margarita ingredients: tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice. The result is this wonderfully refreshing drink. It's perfect for summer, but also delicious any time you have a
perfectly ripe watermelon on hand.
Want some margarita basics?
Here's everything you need to know.
Texas Red River MargaritasTequila drink recipes often lend themselves well to an extra kick. In this Texas Red River Margarita, that kick comes from a few slices of jalapeno. It might sound funny, but paired with tart grapefruit juice and tequila, it hits the spot.
Tequila Blackberry Lemonade
This drink is fantastic for parties because you can blend a big batch in advance. From the blog
Real Housemoms comes this fruity, tequila cocktail brimming with blackberries. (Use fresh-picked if you have some bushes near you!)
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Here are some more ideas for
what to mix with tequila.
Amaretto MargaritaWith this amaretto margarita, add a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime drink. —James Schend,
Taste of Home Deputy Editor
PalomaThis is a traditional drink in Mexico. The pretty paloma is a blend of tequila, lime juice and a grapefruit soda like Fresca, Jarritos or Spindrift. It's light, sparkling and thirst-quenching! You can add extra zing with a splash of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, too.
Margarita SangriaGive
your favorite sangria recipe a kick with a dose of tequila. It's a pretty and festive beverage to break out for your next dinner party.
Grilled Pineapple Margarita
Here is a fun tequila drink from my blog,
Hungry Enough To Eat Six! Planks of fresh pineapple are grilled to give them a wonderful smoky-sweetness that's delicious in a margarita. The grilled pineapple is frozen, then blended with tequila, ice and orange liqueur for a unique and scrumptious cocktail.
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Frozen Strawberry-Basil MargaritaFresh, fruity and oh, so cool, this strawberry-basil margarita may be the perfect summer cocktail. —James Schend,
Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Tequila Kiwi Smash
This jewel of a cocktail comes courtesy of the
No Spoon Necessary food blog. Fresh and vibrant kiwi combine with cool mint leaves, plus tequila and club soda. The slices of kiwi add flavor and are delicious to nibble on between sips as well.
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Bloody MariaThink of this as a south-of-the-border Bloody Mary. Instead of being vodka-based, this cocktail combines tequila (of course!) with the flavors you love in your Bloody Mary: tomato juice, celery salt, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce. This is a perfect
Cinco de Mayo brunch drink.
You'll also want to try this cocktail with
mezcal.
Strawberry Sriracha Margarita
If you like spicy-sweet cocktails, then this is a really good one for you! This margarita recipe comes from
Domestic Fits: fresh strawberries, orange liqueur, tequila—and a dash of
fiery sriracha sauce. It's a fruity drink with some heat that you can make as subtle or intense as you like.
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Fresh Lime MargaritasThis basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Caribbean Blue MargaritaFor a fun spin on a classic cocktail, substitute Blue Curacao for Triple Sec. The vibrant blue margarita will make you think you're on the shores of the Caribbean. —James Schend,
Taste of Home Deputy Editor
New England Iced TeaThe familiar Long Island iced tea gets a Cape Cod update with this drink. The liquors from the original are still there—vodka, light rum, gin, Triple Sec and tequila. In place of sour mix, the bite in this iced tea comes from tart cranberry juice.
Margarita FloatsOn a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really takes this treat to the next level. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Refreshing Beer MargaritasHave you ever tried a beer margarita before? The combination may sound unusual but is actually similar to a shandy, which is made with equal parts beer and lemonade. In this drink, the citrus kick comes from limeade concentrate, sour mix and slices of fresh lime.
Courtesy of Corralejo Tequila
This is a unique twist on a classic paloma. The flavors of fresh grapefruit and tequila are still there, along with pineapple soda and a few slices of Serrano peppers. Instead of just salt on the rim, this drink has zesty
TajÃn—a spice blend of salt, lime and chili peppers.
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Frozen Sriracha-Mango MargaritaThe sweetness of the fruit helps offset the spiciness of the Sriracha, giving this mango margarita a unique and fun twist. —James Schend,
Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Tequila Mojito
A traditional mojito cocktail is a blend of rum, mint and lime juice. This recipe from
Delicious Everyday is a twist on that, using tequila in place of the rum—preferably anejo aged tequila to give a subtle smokiness to the drink.
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Frozen Coconut MargaritaTake your cocktail to the tropics with this coconut margarita. It's very refreshing! —James Schend,
Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Courtesy of Tequila Avion
Here is another drink to try if you're a fan of fiery cocktails! Slices of fresh cucumber and jalapeños are muddled with tequila and lime juice, plus a little agave nectar for a touch of sweetness.
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Next, try these amazing
tequila shots.
