Frozen Peach Margarita Slushies are the perfect pool-side summer cocktail! All you need is five ingredients and a blender to make these lightly sweet drinks.
Margaritas are my go-to summer mixed drink, alongside this strawberry tequila smash. I recently decided to blend in frozen peaches for a fun twist and wow! Frozen peach margaritas were born.
This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make and can easily be made in large batches to share with friends. Peach margaritas are basically the perfect poolside summertime drink!
Ingredients
- Frozen peaches: Sliced peaches double as a main flavor ingredient and as ice. If you don't have frozen peaches, you can peel and slice a ripe peach and freeze it.
- Tequila: I use reposado because I like the sweetness, but you can use whichever kind you like.
- Simple syrup: Simply a mix of equal parts water and sugar.
- Limes: One lime will yield about 1.5 tablespoons of lime juice. It's worth using real limes instead of bottled lime juice.
- Orange liqueur: Couintreau is my favorite but it's on the more expensive side. Choose the orange liqueur that fits your budget.
- Ice: To turn the peach margarita into a peach margarita slushy!
Tips and customization ideas
- Simple syrup: I like to make about a half cup at a time so that I have leftovers to use in iced coffee (or more mixed drinks!). To do this, combine ¼ cup sugar with ¼ cup water in a small glass. Heat in the microwave, or on the stove, until melted. This takes about 30 seconds in the microwave and 1-2 minutes over medium heat on the stove. Let cool before using.
- Margaritas are a highly personal choice, so feel free to adjust lime, tequila, and simple syrup amounts to taste. The peaches don't actually add a lot of sweetness to the drink, so I sometimes add a bit more simple syrup.
- To salt the rim of your glass, use a paper towel to wet the rim of the glass. Fill the bottom of a wide bowl (such as a cereal bowl) with kosher salt. Add in sugar or even chili-lime powder (I get this from Trader Joe's) for a different taste.
- I start with 3 ice cubes for 2 drinks. You can add more ice if you prefer a slushier (but also more diluted) drink.
Enjoy with lentil tacos, jerk tofu tacos, or loaded veggie nachos!
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📖 Recipe
Frozen Peach Margarita Slushies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup frozen peach slices
- 4 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange liquer such as Cointreau
- 3 tablespoons lime juice from ~2 small limes (1.5 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup (1.5 ounces)
- 3 medium ice cubes more as needed
- salt or sugar, for the rim
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, Combine equal parts sugar and water in a small glass. I usually do ¼ cup water and ¼ cup sugar in a pint ball jar. Heat up in the microwave or on the stove until melted, stirring to fully combine. It's best if the simple syrup cools before adding it to the margarita. You can transfer a small amount to the freezer to cool it very quickly.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add extra ice as needed and taste for lime juice and simple syrup.
Notes
- Peaches: If you don't have frozen peaches, you can peel and slice a ripe peach. Freeze for at least 2 hours before using.
- Lime juice: I recommend fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Leftover simple syrup can be refrigerated for up to a week.
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