I’ve been waiting months and months for this.
It’s finally peach season in Utah.
In case you didn’t know: Utah has great peaches. Growing up in Idaho, people would often trek 3+ hours south to bring home boxes of fresh Utah Peaches. It was always a special treat to get a mouthful of soft, sugary sweet goodness. Perfect. Praise everything holy. I love peaches.
I live in Utah now. So naturally, I’m going to not just going eat the peaches. I’m also going to GET DRUNK on the peaches. Oh yes I am. Don’t try to stop me.
I’m hoping to do a bunch of peach recipes in a row. Round 1: Not only peachy, but also bringing in my blog’s first drink made with tequila.
Ginger Peach Margarita
(makes 1 drink)
1/2 of a ripe peach, peeled, pitted, and cut into wedges
5 quarter-sized slices of fresh ginger
3/4 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 1/2 oz. silver tequila
1/2 oz. Cointreau orange liqueur
Lime wedge for garnish
Muddle
If you’re going to make margaritas with any sort of frequency, invest in Cointreau. It’s expensive, I know. But I’ve not been pleased with any margaritas I’ve made without it. One bottle should last you quite a while.
After you’ve made one, experiment with the amount of ginger you put in. I sometimes like mine with a little extra ginger kick, so usually add a little bit more. Then I garnish with a paper-thin piece of ginger.
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Oh my…. I have GOT to try this one! This does it – I’m going to buy a bottle of Cointreau tomorrow and make this one (and others) this weekend!
You’ll have to let me know how you like it, Faith. Had these again last night and loved them just as much!
I’m in love – sheer and total LOVE. Now, don’t let this old lady scare you… LOL but this drink is peachy perfection!! So, be glad you don’t live close, or I’d be tracking you down to give you a big ol’ kiss of thanks!
My first of a few things with this recipe – first ginger-root (had no idea what I’ve been missing!), my first bottle of Cointreau (OMG – I had NOOOOOO idea what I have been missing!!!), bought a shaker with a strainer (I know, I know but my ex was a bit of a bottled beer guy…) and I actually (I know you are going to laugh…) bought a muddler… I’m so damn official now aren’t I?!?!
Next one I’m trying is the Plantation – got everything I need, but just enjoyed the margaritas too much to mix them all up with gin and basil… So, this week, when I feel the need for a special little after dinner something I’ll be experimenting again.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this and…. consider yourself kissed
This is so good. I just made one for me and my partner, and drank both. Guess I’ll have to make another round…. Thanks for sharing the recipe!