Spicy Peach Margarita with Hot Honey cocktail blends the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches with the tartness of lime and the smoothness of tequila. Nothing gets the party started better than this margarita glass rimmed with Tajin and hot honey! Perfect for taco nights!

When I think of spicy peach margarita, I don’t think of those gigantic, syrupy, slushy margaritas with little alcohol, almost like a tequila highball. I like my margaritas boozy, citrusy, and spicy. And with some strong flavors from chili paper and hot honey.

This is such an authentic, classic margarita (in a sweet and spicy version) that is very spirit-forward: Cointreau adds just enough sweetness, lime balances hot honey, and the tequila really shines.

Why you’ll love this

Spicy Peach Margarita is an ideal choice for those hot summer days when you crave something sweet, spicy, and irresistibly refreshing. And if you love peaches and margarita bars — why not put them together?

This drink is colorful, playful, and perfect for all the tequila lovers out there. And with peak peach season in full swing, this spicy peach margarita will become everyone’s favorite summer cocktail. Use the best fresh ingredients available, and a good quality blanco tequila to reduce the after-party blues.

Ingredients

• Tequila — Silver tequila is the purest form of tequila, also known as tequila blanco.
• Orange Liqueur — Cointreau if you want the orange liqueur addition. Grand Marnier adds citrus flavor to the margarita. If you don’t have either, use peach vodka or Peach Schnapps. Avoid triple sec at all costs.
• Limes — Only freshly squeezed lime juice.
• Peaches — I made puree from fresh peaches, but you can also used canned peaches for this recipe.
• Hot honey — A beautiful way to spice up the margarita! No agave nectar, just hot hot honey.
• Jalapenos — Just cut up some fresh jalapenos without seeds.
• Tajin — So delicious around the rim! You can also use paprika or Chipotle Seasoning.

Tools

A basic shaker and a jigger make a huge difference in making homemade margaritas!

How to make Spicy Peach Margarita

Create asymmetric rim: The first step is to rim the glass with honey and Tajin (or use paprika). Spread a generous amount of honey on one side of the glass using a brush to get the angled rim.

Then dip and twist the glass into the Tajin seasoning until coated.

Play around with the coating and honey to get an asymmetric rimming – just add more honey and Tajin on one of the sides of the glass

The next step is to combine peach puree with hot honey, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Shake with ice, then pour into your rimmed cocktail glass.

Tips on making the best margarita

Use fresh limes: Fresh squeezed lime juice is always best for a great tasting margarita. Add some fresh lime zest to your rim salt so that fragrance is right on the nose.

Let the limes steep overnight: If you can start the day before, zest your limes (and lemons, if applicable) into the juice and let it steep overnight. It adds another layer of flavor.

Add lemon juice: Supplement some of the lime juice with fresh lemon juice. The two flavors enhance each other, somewhat like using vanilla or coffee to boost a chocolate flavor.

Shake well: Beat it like you mean it.