Refreshing Ginger-Peach Frozen Margarita

Let's give a big ol' shoutout to Mariano Martinez, the brains behind La Hacienda Ranch's restaurants in Dallas, Texas. His ingenious creation - the "World's First Frozen Margarita Machine" - was birthed back in 1971, fashioned from a simple soft serve ice cream maker. Dive deeper into that story right here[1][2][3].

Nowadays, it's common for frozen margaritas to be snubbed by connoisseurs due to their artificial taste and thin texture. But, when prepared right, they're a summer delight! Fresh frozen fruit provides this margarita with a genuine fruit flavor and smoothie-like consistency. A dash of ginger liqueur combined with the oaky flavor of reposado tequila adds a subtle twist of spice.

Here's what you'll need: since "reposado" means "rested," reposado tequila has been aged a minimum of two months and up to a year in oak barrels, creating a smoother, slightly oaky flavor compared to unaged blanco tequila.

The ingredient list also includes Domaine de Canton, a ginger-flavored liqueur available at specialty liquor stores, and steer clear of budget peach schnapps for this recipe. Opt for Stirrings or Briottet Crème de Pêche peach liqueur instead.

Take a peek at our Margarita Recipes slideshow for more delectable margarita recipes[4].

Serves: 6 drinks
Difficulty Level: Simple as pie
Total Time: Only 10 minutes
Active Time: A whole 10 minutes

Recipe Ingredients (7)

1 1/4 pounds frozen sliced peaches
10 ounces reposado tequila, such as El Espolòn or Cazadores
4 ounces Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
3 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (approximately 6 medium limes)
2 ounces peach liqueur
2 ounces Simple Syrup
3 cups ice

Instructions

Chuck all ingredients, except for the ice, into a blender. Whiz it on high until you get a smooth puree. Now, add the ice, pressing it down into the blender, and blend once more until the margarita is as smooth as butter. Serve immediately and enjoy!

[1] https://www.7-eleven.com/about/heritage/history/inventions/first-slurpee/[2] https://www.bisnow.com/dallas/news/retail/la-hacienda-restaurants-owner-goes-to-bat-for-raleigh-square-94839[3] https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-history-behind-your-frozen-margarita-180959144/[4] https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/margarita-recipes/91976

For an authentic taste, swap out budget peach schnapps with Briottet Creme de Peche peach liqueur in your frozen margarita recipe.
Fresh frozen fruit, combined with the oaky flavor of reposado tequila and a dash of ginger liqueur, gives this margarita a smoothie-like consistency and subtle spice twist.
To yield 6 drinks, follow the instructions for a frozen fruit margarita, using 1 1/4 pounds of frozen sliced peaches, 10 ounces of reposado tequila, 4 ounces of Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, 3 ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 ounces of peach liqueur, 2 ounces of Simple Syrup, and 3 cups of ice.