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Peach Jalapeño Margarita Recipe: Refreshing Spicy Summer Cocktail

These Peach Jalapeño Margaritas are a perfect summer cocktail — sweet, slightly spicy, and wonderfully refreshing on warm days.

Peach Jalapeno Margarita in a cocktail glass.

Spicy Peach Margarita

The gentle heat in these Peach Margaritas comes from steeping sliced jalapeño in a simple syrup. It only takes a short simmer for the jalapeño flavor to infuse the syrup, giving the drink a pleasant, lingering warmth without overpowering the peaches.

Peach Jalapeno Margarita recipe

To build the cocktail, blend the jalapeño simple syrup with tequila, chopped fresh peaches, fresh lime juice, and Triple Sec (or a similar orange liqueur). On the first sip you’ll notice the sweet, juicy peach; then a subtle jalapeño warmth appears on the finish. The spice balances the sweetness and adds depth to a classic margarita profile. If you prefer more heat, allow the jalapeño to steep longer in the syrup.

Rimming the glasses with coarse salt enhances the flavors — the contrast of salty, sweet, citrus, and heat is delightful. Don’t skip it if you enjoy a traditional margarita finish.

Peach Jalapeno Margarita flavored with jalapeno simple syrup

Peach Jalapeño Margarita Recipe Tips

  • Use fresh peaches when possible for the best flavor; frozen peaches also work well and make the drink frosty.
  • Swap Triple Sec for Cointreau or Grand Marnier for a richer orange note.
  • This recipe scales up easily if you want to make a pitcher for a crowd.

Make Ahead

The jalapeño simple syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Store it in a clean jar and strain out the jalapeño slices after cooling.

Peach Jalapeno Margaritas recipe

More Margarita Recipes

  • Coconut Margarita
  • Pomegranate Margaritas
  • Frozen Peach Margaritas
  • Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
  • Blackberry Margaritas
  • Fresh Strawberry Margaritas
  • Pineapple‑Cinnamon Margarita
  • Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita
  • Tangerine Margaritas

Peach Jalapeño Margarita

5 from 1 vote

By Christin Mahrlig

Servings: 2
Peach Jalapeno Margarita
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These Peach Jalapeño Margaritas are made for summer. They are sweet, spicy, and refreshingly balanced — perfect for warm-weather sipping.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Blender

Ingredients

Jalapeño Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced

Margaritas

  • 2 medium peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup jalapeño simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce Triple Sec
  • 2-3 ounces silver tequila adjust to taste
  • 2 handfuls ice

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar, water, and sliced jalapeño in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Press the jalapeño slices with a fork to release more flavor. Remove from the heat, let the syrup cool, then strain out the jalapeño slices.
  • To make the margaritas, combine the peaches, jalapeño simple syrup, lime juice, Triple Sec, tequila, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth and pour into two glasses. Rim the glasses with coarse salt if desired.

Notes

You’ll have extra jalapeño simple syrup; refrigerate it in a jar for up to 2 weeks and use it in other cocktails or drizzle over fruit.

Nutrition information is approximate.

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Originally posted August 18, 2017.

Adapted from Dessert for Two.