Name: Peach Margaritas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 10 oz bag frozen peaches or 2 heaping cups sliced peeled fresh peaches; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 6 ounces silver tequila; 3 ounce Grand Marnier or peach liqueur I used Raspberry Peach Grand Marnier; 6 ounces peach syrup see recipe below; 12 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice; sliced peaches, oranges, or raspberries for garnish

Description

Peach Margaritas- Bursting with peach flavor, these peach margaritas are perfect for your summer celebrations!

Ingredients

Peach syrup (makes about 3/4 cup):

1 10 oz bag frozen peaches or 2 heaping cups sliced peeled fresh peaches
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water

Margaritas (makes 3):

6 ounces silver tequila
3 ounce Grand Marnier or peach liqueur I used Raspberry Peach Grand Marnier
6 ounces peach syrup see recipe below
12 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
sliced peaches, oranges, or raspberries for garnish

Instructions

Peach syrup (allow time to chill):

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes. Periodically press the fruit with the back of a spoon to help it cook down.
Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour the mixture through. Lightly press on the fruit to extract all of the syrup. Cool syrup.

Margaritas:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until combined and pour into an ice filled glass (feel free to adjust ingredients to your taste preference). Garnish with sliced peaches, oranges, or raspberries.

Notes

Adapted from https://celebratingsweets.com/peach-margaritas/