Not your average margarita - this one uses in season produce and a bit of heat to amp up the flavor
In a saucepan, add sugar and water - stir to combine
Add jalapeños, sliced lengthwise
Bring to a simmer over medium heat until all of the sugar is dissolved
Remove from heat and cover, let steep for 10 minutes
Strain and keep in an airtight container for up to two weeks
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
Score peaches on the bottom and place in boiling water for 30 seconds
Remove peaches from water and put into an ice bath
Peel the peaches and remove the flesh from the pit
Blend peaches until smooth
Pour 6 oz of peach puree, 3 oz of jalapeño simple syrup, and 3oz tequila into a cocktail shaker with ice
Squeeze lime and orange juice into the cocktail shaker; shake to combine
Rim glass with flaky sea salt and fill with ice
Strain liquid from cocktail shaker and pour into your salt rimmed glass
Garnish with lime and jalapeños
If you don't have time to make your own peach juice, you can buy some at your local supermarket - just be mindful of how sweet the juice is when you're mixing in the rest of the cocktail ingredients
If the simple syrup is too spicy, you can swap for a more mild pepper - to make the simple syrup spicier, either steep for longer or mix in hotter peppers