Do you love a delicious on-the-rocks or frozen peach margarita, but not all the sugar and calories that come in a mix? Forget the expensive mixes and try this easy 4-ingredient peach margarita recipe. This recipe is half the calories of store-bought mixes and 0 grams of added sugar.
Why You’ll Love this Peach Margarita recipe
Especially in the summer, there are few drinks more refreshing than a peach margarita. If you love enjoying these margaritas, but don’t like all the sugar and calories that store-bought drink mixes contain, then this peach margarita recipe is for you.
We think you’ll love this margarita recipe because:
- No added sugar – great for anyone that wants to enjoy a delicious cocktail and still be mindful about being sugar free.
- Under 5 minutes to make – this cocktail recipe is super simple and comes together quickly with minimal effort.
- Can be made frozen OR on the rocks – this recipe is very adaptable and can be made either frozen or on the rocks, just the way you like it!
- Real peach flavor – this margarita doesn’t have any type of artifical flavors or syrups, just real fruit that brings authentic peach flavor.
Made with just four simple ingredients, this margarita can be made frozen or on-the-rocks. In this post I’ll provide everything you need and give you all the helpful tools and tips to making amazing margaritas at home!
What do I need to make a peach margarita?
- Tequila – there are many tequilas on the market. the best quality you can afford
- Cointreau – Contreau is a citrus liqueur often used in margaritas. You can also use triplesec if you prefer.
- Fresh lime juice – fresh squeezed limes are great, however, if you need you can also use bottled lime juice.
- Fresh or frozen peaches – if in season, go with fresh peaches as the flavor is unmatched. If out of season feel free to use frozen peaches, which are great for blending and especially for frozen peach margaritas.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!
Fresh vs. Frozen Peaches – which is better?
If fresh peaches are in season and you have a few that are ripe and reach to eat, definitely use these! The flavor will be superior to any canned or frozen peaches. They will be very sweet and the peach flavor will really pop. Fresh peaches are typically in season in the US from June through August. Fresh peaches are ideal for making margaritas on the rocks, as they are perfect for muddling in a cocktail shaker.
If fresh peaches are not in season, I would recommend going with frozen peaches. These can be found year-round in the frozen foods section at your local grocery store. Frozen peaches are ideal for making a frozen margarita, as they will blend smoothly.
Helpful tools for making margaritas:
- Blender – a good quality blender is a necessity for making frozen margaritas. Frozen margaritas require frozen fruit and/or ice to be blended along with the liquor and lime juice. I love my Blendtec Designer Series Blender.
- Cocktail shaker and muddler – these are helpful tools when making a margarita on-the-rocks. A cocktail muddler is helpful in crushing fresh fruit, like raspberries, peaches, strawberries or any other fruit that in in your cocktail. A cocktail shaker is very helpful in not only shaking your drink together, but also straining and pouring into glasses.
I also use these tools to mix up my Blackberry Margaritas, Jalapeno Margaritas, Pink Margarita and my Blue Curacao Margaritas. They are great to have on hand and are versatile tools for any home bartender.
Blendtec 650 Designer Series Blender with Wildside Jar
This is the Blender I use almost DAILY! Everything from smoothies, to cocktails, to waffle and muffin batter and even nut butter, this ultrapowerful blender creates an amazing puree every time. It’s very durable and made to last!
How do I make a peach margarita on the rocks?
- If you prefer salted glasses, run a lime wedge around the rim of your preferred glass. Dip into margarita or kosher salt. Fill the prepared glass with ice.
- To a cocktail shaker, add the fresh peaches, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice.
- Using a cocktail muddler, press and crush the peaches, letting out all of the juices. Add ice. Place lid on the cocktail shaker and shake.
- Strain and pour the margarita over the ice in the prepared glass. Garnish with lime and/or peach slices. Enjoy right away while cold.
Margarita Ingredient Substitutions and Recommendations:
- Tequila – as you’ve likely already seen, there are numerous tequilas on the market. We enjoy either Herradura Reposado (with the horseshoe on the front label) or Cazadores Reposado (with a Deer on the front label). Both of these a great. Choose the best quality tequila that is the most affordable to you.
- Cointreau – Cointreau is an orange flavored liqueur. I wouldn’t recommend leaving this out, as it really balances the citrus flavor and sweetness of your margarita. If you cannot find Cointreau, you can substitute Triple Sec in its place.
- Lime juice – I recommend buying 1-2 limes for each margarita you are making. This will give you adequate juice for each drink and leave extra for salting rims and slices for garnish. Can’t get fresh limes? You can also find bottled lime juice in the cocktail mix section of the grocery store.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the recipe at the bottom of the post. Thanks!
How do I salt a rim of margarita glasses?
- To salt a rim of a margarita glass, first, run a fresh lime wedge around the rim of the glass. This will moisten the rim and give the salt something to stick to.
- Place the glass into margarita salt. You can also use kosher salt, which has slightly larger grains than traditional table salt.
- Fill your glass with ice and pour in your prepared margarita.
How do I make a frozen peach margarita?
- To make a frozen peach margarita, you’ll need a blender. To a blender jar, add fresh or frozen peaches, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and about 1 1/2 cups of ice.
- Blend over medium-high speed for 30-45 seconds or until the ice and peaches are completely pureed.
- Pour the frozen margarita into prepared glasses and enjoy right away while cold.
If you love frozen cocktails, be sure to check out my Frozen Mango Daiquiri, Peach Daiquiri and my Skinny Pina Colada recipes.
Peach margarita variations and twists
- Spicy peach margarita – add 2-3 fresh jalapeno slices to a shaker before muddling. This will add a complimentary spicy, sweet flavor to the margarita.
- Tajin rimmed margarita – substitute Tajin for salt on the rim of your margarita for a wonderfully savory sweet marg, that brings a chili-lime heat.
- Peach margarita pitcher – scale your margarita recipe to serve 8 drinks (I outline the exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.)
- Mocktail version – substitute the tequila with sparkling water, and double the lime juice (eliminating the Cointreau), and add a splash of orange juice. Keep the peach ingredients the same.
Frequently asked questions about making margaritas:
Simple syrup is not necessary and not traditionally used in making margaritas.
The base ingredients for a margarita are Tequila, Cointreau (or Triple Sec), and fresh lime juice. The ratio for these is 2:1:1, 2 parts tequila, 1 part Cointreau, and 1 part lime juice
This peach margarita has 290 calories and 0 grams of added sugar.
Restaurant margaritas and store-bought mixes are typically are very calorie and sugar heavy. For example, the Texas Roadhouse Raspberry Margarita has a whopping 470 calories and 76 grams of sugar. That is the equivalent of 19 teaspoons of sugar!
Yes, you can mix peach margaritas up to 24 hours in advance. Don’t add ice until just before serving.
Silver or blanco tequila is ideal for peach margaritas. We like Herradura or Cazadores brands.
Yes, canned peaches can certainly be used, just be sure to drain off all the liquid and skip any sweeteners, as the canned peaches are typically canned in syrup and will be very sweet.
If you don’t have Cointreau, you can use Triplesec. The substitute ratio is 1:1. You can also use Grand Marnier, which has a richer flavor.
To make a mocktail peach margarita, substitute the tequila and Cointreau with sparkling water and add a splash of orange juice.
Do you love fresh peaches? Here are some of our favorite recipes that include fresh or frozen peaches:
- Ginger Peach Moscow Mules
- Peach Crisp
- Healthy Peach Muffins
- Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
- Easy Peach Overnight Oats
- Peaches and Cream Pretzel Salad
- Peach Coffee Cake
- Layered Peaches and Cream Dessert
- Copycat Chick-Fil-A Peach Milkshake
- Easy Peach Fro-Yo Pops
- Healthy Peach Crisp
- Peach Iced Tea
- Peach and Cherry Sangria
What to serve with peach margaritas
Peach margaritas are excellent with Tex-Mex fare, including tacos, nachos, salsas and dips. Here are some of our favorite Tex Mex appetizers and dinners that go well with a cold, refreshing margarita:
- Classic Pico de Gallo Salsa
- Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
- Loaded Guacamole
- Pineapple Mango Salsa
- Loaded Steak Nachos
- Southwestern Corn Salsa
- Cream Cheese Jalapeño Popper Bean Dip
- Loaded Guacamole
- Hot & Cheesy Bacon Corn Dip
- Easy Taco Cups
- 50 Best Low-Carb Dip Recipes at Party Food Favorites
If you loved this peach margarita recipe, check out some of my other margaritas:
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Fresh Peach Margarita Recipe (Frozen or On the Rocks)
Equipment
- blender I LOVE my Blendtec Designer Series Blender! We use it daily!
- Citrus Juicer This hand-held citrus juicer is fantastic for fresh lime and lemon juice. Great for making cocktails!
- Cocktail Shaker The useful glass cocktail shaker has measurements on the side for easy pouring!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. tequila good quality
- 1 oz. Cointreau citrus liqueur
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 c. fresh or frozen peaches about 4-5 peach slices
Instructions
On-The-Rocks Peach Margarita:
- To a cocktail shaker, or mason jar, add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and fresh peaches. Using a cocktail muddler, crush the fresh peaches, pressing out all the juices.
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker. Add the tight-fitting lid, and shake.
- Salt rims of glass(es) and fill with ice. Pour the cocktail over the ice. Add peach and lime slices, if desired. Enjoy right away while cold.
Frozen Peach Margarita:
- To a blender, add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and fresh or frozen peach, along with 1 1/2 cups of ice for each margarita being made.
- Blend at medium-high speed until the ice and peaches are completely pureed.
- Salt rims of glasses (if desired.) Pour the margarita into the prepared glass and top with fresh peach and lime slices. Enjoy right away while cold.
Notes
- 2 cups (16 oz.) Tequila
- 1 cup (8 oz.) Cointreau
- 1 cup (8 oz.) lime juice
- 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches
Nutrition
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