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Peak peach season deserves better than artificial syrups and one-note sweetness. Our Grilled Peach Margarita uses fire to caramelize the fruit, creating smoky complexity that transforms both the peaches and the classic cocktail. This is how you honor seasonal ingredients while crafting something truly memorable.

A cocktail glass with a grilled peach margarita drink garnished with lime and grilled peach sits on a table with limes, peaches, another drink, and a bottle of seasoning nearby.

Watch 🎥: How to Make this Peach Margarita

What Is a Grilled Peach Margarita Cocktail?

Possibly the best summer cocktail ever; A Grilled Peach Margarita combines the classic tequila cocktail with grilled peach syrup for smoky-sweet complexity. We prefer grilling fruit over using straight syrups because it adds smoky, caramelized notes without overwhelming sweetness – letting the fruit’s natural character shine while creating the kind of balanced complexity we crave in our cocktails.

A grilled peach margarita with a chili powder rim, garnished with lime and charred fruit, sits near a spice bottle, lime slice, and kitchen utensils.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

  • SMOKY – The caramelization from grilling peaches adds depth and complexity that cuts through the predictable sweetness of typical fruit margaritas.
  • CLASSIC – The balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy creates a grown-up flavor profile that impresses without being pretentious.

What You Need to Make a Grilled Peach Margarita Cocktail

  • Tequila (blanco or reposado): Choose a quality tequila that’s 100% agave – blanco offers bright, clean flavors while reposado adds subtle oak notes that complement the grilled peaches.
  • Cointreau: This premium orange liqueur provides balanced sweetness and citrus complexity that simple triple sec can’t match.
  • Peach syrup: Made from grilled peaches, this homemade syrup captures both the fruit’s natural sweetness and smoky char from the grill.
  • Fresh lime juice: Always use freshly squeezed; bottled versions lack the brightness essential to a proper margarita.
  • Tajín rim: This traditional Mexican seasoning blend combines chili peppers, lime, and sea salt for a perfect savory counterpoint.
  • Grilled peach slice: Not just a garnish – it enhances the aromatic experience with each sip.

How to Make a Grilled Peach Margarita

  1. Prepare your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim, then dipping it in a mixture of agave syrup followed by Tajín seasoning.
  2. Add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz peach syrup, and 1 oz fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
  4. Strain into your prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a grilled peach slice and lime wheel, positioning them to enhance both presentation and aroma.
  • Peach syrup is being poured from a small glass into a large brass cocktail shaker, surrounded by a grilled peach, lime wedges, hot sauce, and a cocktail strainer.
  • A hand squeezes a lime into a brass cocktail shaker surrounded by grilled peach, cut lime, juice, and drink ingredients with greenery in the background.
  • A hand pours tequila from a small glass into a metal shaker amid half a grilled peach, lime, strainer, syrup bottle, and greenery.
  • A person adds ice cubes to a gold cocktail shaker, with fresh peaches, a lime, and green leaves nearby.

Bartender’s Tips

  • Tip 1: For the peach syrup, grill halved peaches until caramelized with distinctive grill marks, then simmer the flesh with equal parts sugar and water until reduced by half.
  • Tip 2: When selecting peaches, choose ones that yield slightly to pressure but aren’t overly soft – they’ll hold up better on the grill.
  • Tip 3: Don’t over-shake the cocktail; 15 seconds is the sweet spot for proper dilution without over-watering the drink.
  • Tip 4: For a smokier version, try using a mezcal in place of tequila, which intensifies the grilled notes and creates a more complex flavor profile.
A grilled peach margarita cocktail garnished with a lime slice and grilled peach, on a chili-powdered rim, is set against a backdrop of lime halves and a glass of orange liquid.

How to serve this cocktail

Serve in a rocks glass over a large ice cube for slower dilution, allowing the flavors to evolve as you enjoy it. This cocktail makes a sophisticated statement at summer gatherings but is equally at home during a sunset happy hour on the patio. The Tajín rim should be applied to only half the glass, allowing guests to choose their preferred sipping experience.

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Grilled Peach Margarita Recipe

Our Grilled Peach Margarita turns peak-season peaches into your new favorite margarita. Grilling them to create smoky complexity that perfectly complements quality tequila in this refined summer cocktail.
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A grilled peach margarita with ice, garnished with a lime slice and chili powder on the rim, is set against a background featuring lime wedges and a bottle on a light surface.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz peach syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • Ice
  • Agave syrup + Tajín for rim
  • Grilled peach slice + lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

  • Rim a rocks glass with agave syrup, then dip in Tajín. Set aside.
  • Add tequila, Cointreau, peach syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
  • Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a grilled peach slice and a lime wheel.

Video

Servings: 1 cocktail
Author: Kita

Recipe FAQs

Can I make the peach syrup ahead of time?

Absolutely. The syrup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container, allowing you to craft these cocktails whenever the mood strikes.

What’s the best tequila to use for this recipe?

We recommend a premium blanco tequila like Fortaleza or Ocho for bright, clean flavors, or a lightly aged reposado like El Tesoro if you prefer subtle oak notes to complement the grilled peaches.

Can I use frozen peaches if fresh aren’t available?

While fresh is ideal, thawed frozen peaches can work in a pinch. Pat them dry thoroughly before grilling to ensure proper caramelization (otherwise they just stick to the grill grates and get mushy).

What other fruits can I grill for similar cocktails?

Pineapple, plums, and nectarines all grill beautifully and can be substituted following the same technique, creating a range of seasonal variations on this cocktail concept.

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