Brown Sugar Peach Autumn Margarita

Autumn is here, and so is the perfect excuse to shake up your cocktail game with something that screams cozy vibes and sweater weather. The Brown Sugar Peach Autumn Margarita — is a drink that’s just as much a conversation starter as it is a flavor sensation. Picture this: ripe, juicy peaches blended into a sweet puree, kissed with brown sugar, and balanced by the bold warmth of your favorite tequila.

But here’s the twist that’ll have you dreaming of fall bonfires — a sprinkle of smoked sea salt. It’s not just a drink; it’s an experience that brings together the best of summer’s sweetness and autumn’s earthy notes in every sip. This smoked peach brown sugar margarita is exactly what your fall needs!

When I first decided to whip up this Brown Sugar Peach Autumn Margarita, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect—sweet? Smoky? A bit of both? Spoiler alert: it was everything I didn’t know I needed in a fall cocktail

First off, the process of making it was a treat on its own. Fresh peaches? Yes, please. Pureeing them with brown sugar created this luscious, golden goodness that smelled like a peach cobbler fresh out of the oven. Adding tequila felt like the perfect rebellious twist. But the real MVP? That smoked sea salt. I wasn’t sure how it’d play with the sweetness, but it added this incredible layer of depth, almost like the cocktail was giving me a little wink with every sip.

When I finally took my first taste, I was blown away. The sweetness of the peaches was mellowed out by the tequila, but not in an overpowering way. Then, as the sip finished, the smoky sea salt came in, leaving this subtle, savory note that lingered just enough to keep me reaching for more. It’s like this margarita was designed to be sipped by a fireplace with cozy socks on.

Making it was surprisingly easy too. If you’ve got some ripe peaches on hand and a few cocktail basics, you’re golden. I’ll definitely be adding this to my fall drink lineup. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and smoky, with just enough bite to remind you it’s still a margarita at heart. Whether you're looking to impress friends or just treat yourself, this drink is a game changer for those chilly autumn nights.

Brown Sugar Peach Autumn Margarita

Recipe from Bourbon Gospel

Ingredients

• 2 fresh peach slices

• 1⁄2 ounce honey or agave nectar

• 1⁄2 ounce brown sugar

• 2 ounces peach puree or peach nectar

• 2 ounces blanco tequila

• 1 ounce triple sec

• 1⁄2 ounce fresh lime juice

• Smoked sea salt

• Peach slice and lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

1. Rim half of a rocks glass with smoked sea salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and pressing into smoked salt. Set aside.

2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh peach slices with the honey/agave and brown sugar until peaches are lightly crushed and juices are released.

3. Add the peach puree, tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. Fill shaker with ice.

4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

5. Strain into your prepared smoked salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.

6. Garnish with a fresh peach slice and lime wheel.