Peach Margarita

A peach margarita is too good to describe with a cliché, because that is totally unacceptable, however, they are pretty as a peach. This is a cocktail worth savoring. Think of it as the delightful sibling to the mango margarita, brimming with charm and flavor. It’s peachy keen and as sweet as a Georgia summer. If you’ve never tried it, you’re missing out on a real treat. And if you don’t like it? Well, let’s just say you might be as crazy as a peach orchard boar!

Peaches have earned their place in the cocktail world, pairing beautifully with a wide range of spirits. Whether it’s bourbon, vodka, rum, or gin, peaches bring a lush, fruity depth that’s hard to resist. They’re also a star ingredient in punchbowls and sangrias, lending their natural sweetness and vibrant color to these crowd-pleasers.

In Mexico, where peaches are widely grown, bartenders have perfected the art of incorporating them into margaritas. With tequila and mezcal as the base, these peach margaritas are a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, and this recipe is one of the gems discovered along the Margarita Trail. Cheers to peach perfection!

Tequila or Mezcal?

Tequila is the standard choice, because it has earned a place with quality, young silver and golden aged expressions. Mezcal however, is a well kept secret outside Mexico. The Oaxacan spirit is made from multiple varieties of agave and baked in underground pits. That imparts a smokier, more nuanced aroma and flavor. Mezcal and tequila can be used interchangeably in any margarita recipe.

Margaret Who?

Margarita means daisy in Spanish, but no one claims it’s named after a flower. Inevitably, they say it’s named after actress Peggy (Margaret) Lee, dancer Marjorie King or wealthy socialite Margarita Sames. Then, there’s the possibility that the brandy in the original “daisy” was tossed aside in favor of tequila. Then it became the new “Margarita”.

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