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They’re flirty, fresh, and a little bit sassy. (You will be all of these things too once you polish off your glass!) Margaritas are my favorite cocktail, and I have standards. A few basic rules must be followed:

No mixes. Period.Fresh lime juice only.Don’t skip the rim.

From there, you can have fun with your margarita flavors! My classic Skinny Margarita started it all and has lead to many a sipping spinoff.

Skinny Blackberry Margaritas are a bewitching option.Jalapeno Margaritas are for those who like it spicy.Italian Margaritas serve those who prefer a little sweet.St. Germain Margaritas are elevated and floral.

At the height of summer, however, this spicy peach margaritas recipe is nearly impossible to beat. I plan to spend the rest of my summer sipping these beauties as often as socially acceptable. If you’ve never tried a spicy and fruity margarita, you are in for a treat. I became addicted to them a while back when these Chipotle Grapefruit Margaritas entered my life/glass.

The jalapeño kick blends beautifully with the sweet, juicy fruit. It also gives the margaritas a rather addictive quality that my friends and I struggled to explain, despite pouring extra rounds for additional “research.”The flavors of this drink nicely complement my Skinny Taco Salad ingredients making the two recipes a great pairing.

How to Make a Peach Margarita with Jalapeños

Fresh peaches get a little kick thanks to a homemade jalapeño simple syrup. Shaken into a classic margarita, this refreshing summer cocktail is finished with a splash of club soda for effervescence.

The Ingredients

Peaches. Peaches are one of my favorite fruits for margaritas (and in life). Their sweetness balances the tartness of the lime perfectly. Jalapeños. Bold and spicy. Feel free to adjust the recipe accordingly to suit your taste preferences with regards to heat.

Sugar. Serves as the base for the simple syrup in this peach margarita recipe.Silver Tequila. I love the clean flavor of silver tequila in fruit-based margaritas. You’ll also see it labeled “blanco” tequila.Limes. Fresh lime juice always. It makes a difference—trust me. Don’t forget to cut a few wedges for garnish too.Orange Liqueur. A little splash of Grand Marnier or Cointreau will do nicely.

Club Soda. Gives this drink just the right amount of summertime fizz.Salt. Intensifies the sweet and sour flavors the drink.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Leftover simple syrup may be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Saucepan. This 1.5-quart stainless steel saucepan is the perfect size for making the jalapeño simple syrup (and many other sauces).Margarita Glasses. Cocktails always taste better when served in a fun cocktail glass.

Whether you make these easy peach margaritas on the rocks for a quiet evening on a porch swing or a raucous backyard barbecue, don’t let summer slip away without trying this fresh, fizzy take on a classic cocktail. THAT SAID, if you have a standard triple sec hanging out in your liquor cabinet, it will also work for this recipe.