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Spicy Grilled Peach Margarita
Susan Phillips
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It’s peach season y’all!
It didn’t take much brain power to know how I wanted to use these plump, sweet peaches I found at my local market. We love grilled anything, so why not peaches! And why not in a drink?
And why not in a drink?
The grilling imparts a smoky flavor that is unmatched. It is meaty and satisfying and sweet all at the same time. Plus, I added a grilled jalapeno from my garden and that adds a bit of heat. It’s like all the things you could ever want in a drink…
I dressed them up a bit with a grilled peach wedge to munch on while you enjoy this sweet poolside libation.
The grilling literally takes a hot minute (pun intended) and quickly gets whirled in the blender with a few other simple ingredients and voila…
A beautifully refreshing summer drink to share with your guests!
I used three whole peaches, split them in half and removed the pit.
I cut one of the halves into wedges and grilled them all on a super hot grill until they were sufficiently charred.
Place the peaches and the charred jalapeno into a blender
Squeeze a whole lemon into the container
Add the tequila and simple syrup and blend on high for about a minute or until desired consistency.
I used another lemon to moisten the rim of the glass and dipped into my margarita salt.
Add a few ice cubes to the glass and pour the peach goodness in.
Add the grilled peach wedge to a skewer and pop in the drink. I also added a sliced jalapeno for color and fun.
Oh ya, buddy…
Cheers to long summer nights!
Here is the recipe for ya!
- 3 peaches (non-cling)
- 2 jalapenos
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/3 cup simple syrup
- Preheat grill to extra hot.
- Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Cut one of the halves into wedges. Halve one jalapeno. Place on hot grill and cook until desired char, about 4 minutes.
- Place the peaches and jalapeno into a blender and add the juice of one lemon, the simple syrup, and tequila. Blend on high for at least a minute or until desired consistency.
- Place in the fridge while you get the glasses ready.
- Moisten the rim of each glass with a cut lemon. Dip into margarita salt. Add several cubes of ice to the glass.
- Once the peach mixture has cooled, pour into each glass (this recipe make enough for 3-4 drinks)/
- Take the charred wedge and skewer onto a skewer. Place in drink and garnish with an additional sliced jalapeno.
Like Margaritas? Try this one too!