Cutwater Peach Magarita

CUTWATER's Peach Magarita is a canned, ready-to-drink margarita built on the familiar tequila, citrus and sweetener template, with peach as the featured flavor. The details on file don't give an ABV, a base spirit or a flavor breakdown, so the notes here describe what peach margaritas in this format usually deliver, not a measured profile for this can. Expect ripe stone-fruit aroma up front, with the tart lime backbone and light agave sweetness that define a margarita underneath. In canned versions the peach tends to sit toward the sweeter, juicier end, with lime keeping it from turning syrupy. Serve it cold. Chill the can thoroughly, ideally several hours in the refrigerator or about 30 minutes in an ice bath. Cold temperature tightens the sweetness and brings out the citrus. It works straight from the can, but pouring it over ice in a glass opens up the aroma and lets you control dilution. A rocks glass or short tumbler filled with large cubes is the natural choice, since large cubes melt slowly and keep the drink from going watery. A stemless wine glass is a good alternative if you want the peach aroma to collect near the rim. A few easy additions make it more than a pour-and-drink. A salted or Tajín-dusted rim sets off the fruit and suits drinks in this style. A lime wheel or a fresh peach slice adds aroma. If the can reads sweeter than you like, a squeeze of fresh lime fixes it. For a long drink, top a measure over ice with a splash of sparkling water or a dry sparkling wine. Blending it with ice produces a quick frozen peach margarita, and adding a little extra lime beforehand keeps it from tasting flat once frozen. For food, peach margaritas pair well with dishes that have heat, salt or smoke. Chicken or shrimp tacos, carne asada, grilled pineapple salsa, chips with guacamole, and spicy wings all work, because the fruit and acidity cut through richness and soften chili heat. Grilled peaches with salty cheese or a charcuterie spread with prosciutto also suit it. Very sweet desserts tend to flatten it, so keep the food savory.