Spicy Peach Margarita

How to Make Spicy Peach Margarita

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   Step 1: Make the peach–jalapeño puree

   Place the chopped peaches and the seeded jalapeño (start with half for milder heat) in a blender and puree until smooth. If the peaches aren’t very juicy, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to help blend; taste and adjust jalapeño to your preferred spice level.

   For this step

   • 2 medium peachesRipe peaches (peeled, pitted, chopped)
   • 1 smallJalapeño (seeded for milder heat, optional)
   
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   Step 2: Prep glasses with Tajín

   Pour Tajín onto a small plate. Cut one lime into wedges and run a wedge around the rim of four rocks glasses, then dip each rim into the Tajín to coat. Reserve the juiced limes for the cocktail.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspTajín seasoning (for rim + finish)
   
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   Step 3: Shake the margarita

   In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar, the juice from the remaining limes (about 4 oz / 120 ml), and 1 cup of the peach–jalapeño puree. Add a large handful of ice, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.

   For this step

   • 8 ozTequila blanco
   • 4 ozOrange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
   • 1/2 cupAgave nectar
   • 4 cupsIce
   
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   Step 4: Strain, serve, and garnish

   Fill the Tajín-rimmed glasses with fresh ice and strain the margarita evenly into the four glasses. Garnish each with a thin peach slice or a jalapeño wheel for extra heat and finish with a light dusting of Tajín if desired. Serve immediately.
   

1. Place the chopped peaches and the seeded jalapeño (start with half for milder heat) in a blender and puree until smooth. If the peaches aren’t very juicy, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to help blend; taste and adjust jalapeño to your preferred spice level.
2. Pour Tajín onto a small plate. Cut one lime into wedges and run a wedge around the rim of four rocks glasses, then dip each rim into the Tajín to coat. Reserve the juiced limes for the cocktail.
3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar, the juice from the remaining limes (about 4 oz / 120 ml), and 1 cup of the peach–jalapeño puree. Add a large handful of ice, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
4. Fill the Tajín-rimmed glasses with fresh ice and strain the margarita evenly into the four glasses. Garnish each with a thin peach slice or a jalapeño wheel for extra heat and finish with a light dusting of Tajín if desired. Serve immediately.