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Sometimes, simple is best. Today’s cocktail is a basic margarita recipe, but it’s spiked with sweet, tart nectarine purée – simple yet incredibly luscious.
As a contrast to the ambrosial margarita, the rim is dressed with fleur de sel – delicate salt crystals that make your taste buds come alive. Take a sip… Cheers!
Nectarine margarita with fleur de sel rim
serves 2
active time: 15 min
For the nectarine purée
- 2 medium ripe nectarines – unpeeled, pitted and flesh cut in 2″ chunks
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For the rim
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fleur de sel
- 1 lime wedge
For the cocktail
- 4 1/2 oz (135 ml) silver Tequila
- 4 1/2 oz (135 ml) nectarine purée
- 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Cointreau
- 3/4 oz (20 ml) fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz (20 ml) lemon juice
- Step 1: To make the nectarine purée – Place the nectarine chunks and the lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Scrape the sides of the bowl and process until liquidy. Transfer purée into large squeeze bottle. You should have 1 1/4 cup of purée, enough to make 4 margaritas. Refrigerate purée until ready to use. Refrigerate up to 1 day only as the purée oxidizes quickly.
- Step 2: Place the two salts in a small bowl and mix well. Spread on a small plate. Moisten the rim of the glasses with the lime wedge and dip the glass rim in the salts. Set aside.
- Step 3: For the cocktail – Shake the Tequila, nectarine purée, Cointreau, lime and lemon juices with ice cubes until a thin layer of frost appears on the outside of the shaker. Pour into the prepared glasses and serve immediately.
cocktail, margarita, nectarine
28 Comments
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Donna Ford
August 25, 2012 at 5:11 pm ·Reply
Hello Viviane, I’ve been away in Oregon. Nice to see you’re still sharing your delicious recipes. We will have to try your Nectarine Margarita! Thank you!
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August 27, 2012 at 9:32 pm ·Reply
Hi Donna! It’s so lovely to hear from you… Hope you’re having a great time in Oregon! Sending lots of Nectarine margarita cheers to you my dear!
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September 3, 2011 at 10:38 pm ·Reply
The nectarine margarita itself sounds heavenly but add salt to the rim and it is even better! I would love a few of these…
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September 2, 2011 at 12:39 pm ·Reply
This sounds like a delightful twist to a favorite drink!
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Tori @ The Shiksa in the Kitchen
September 2, 2011 at 12:54 am ·Reply
Viviane, this looks positively luscious! I may have to whip this up over the Labor Day weekend… time to kick back with cocktails!
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August 28, 2011 at 12:07 pm ·Reply
The color of this drink is fabulous. I can only image how delicious it would taste!
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August 27, 2011 at 2:36 pm ·Reply
I want this! Perfect for sitting on my balcony and watching the sun set. Perhaps I should have 2….
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August 25, 2011 at 3:22 pm ·Reply
Tequila is one of the only hard alcohols I drink. This margarita looks divine!
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August 24, 2011 at 5:13 pm ·Reply
In this case, simple really IS the best. What a superb combination of flavors in one glass, I love the fruitiness of the cocktail!
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August 22, 2011 at 10:40 pm ·Reply
That is a beautiful picture and the drink sounds fantastic! Sharing this one next time I have a mother/daughter night!
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August 20, 2011 at 9:55 pm ·Reply
Very unique!
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August 20, 2011 at 5:50 pm ·Reply
Oh word, I’m so glad I stumbled here. Now I never want to leave. Some nights scream for a margarita, but nectarines as well? Divine. (nb, your photos are exquisite).
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August 20, 2011 at 6:53 am ·Reply
Oh wow – I love how this is spiked some beautiful nectarine puree! Really brings the old margarita to a new high =)
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August 20, 2011 at 4:35 am ·Reply
Lovely recipe and photos!
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August 19, 2011 at 9:16 pm ·Reply
Gorgeous (not that I would expect anything less!) and delicious! I just know this tastes fabulous…I adore nectarines…pure genius to add puree.
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August 19, 2011 at 3:52 pm ·Reply
This looks so wonderful! A beautiful and elegant cocktail. I love nectarines 🙂
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August 19, 2011 at 3:04 pm ·Reply
Love this! What a pretty and delicious drink.
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August 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm ·Reply
What a pretty margarita! never would think to make a nectarine margarita! It looks so refreshing and I am SO ready for happy hour!
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August 19, 2011 at 2:05 pm ·Reply
How uniquely delicious-nectarine is like the forgotten fruit. Thanks for bringing it in the limelight with this wonderful drink. Refreshing.
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August 19, 2011 at 1:01 pm ·Reply
Must try this cocktail! Looks wonderful Viviane.
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August 19, 2011 at 12:26 pm ·Reply
A beautiful photo and just delicious luscious drink!
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August 19, 2011 at 12:23 pm ·Reply
Sara, Sandi, Thank you so much… and cheers!
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August 19, 2011 at 12:21 pm ·Reply
Sometimes simple is best…agree. Your pictures tell the story!
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August 18, 2011 at 7:57 pm ·Reply
This looks amazing – super delicious!! 🙂 Gorgeous photo.
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