Beergarita (a.k.a Bad Idea)
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Beergarita (a.k.a Bad Idea)
Description
This cocktail mixes silver tequila with triple sec and freshly muddled lime juice and agave syrup, chilled and strained into salt-rimmed glasses filled with cracked ice. The final touch is a slowly poured Corona or Bud Light beer, adding carbonation and light maltiness to the classic margarita flavors. The beer's mild bitterness balances the sweetness and acidity of the citrus and agave.
The drink can also be made in larger batches by combining all ingredients (except beer) in a chilled jug, adding ice before serving. Each glass is garnished with lime slices and topped with beer, making it suitable for relaxed gatherings.
Adjust the sweetness by tasting the margarita base before adding beer and omitting agave syrup if preferred. The beer should be ice-cold to maintain the refreshing qualities when mixed.
Ingredients
Ingredients for two servings
- 80 ml silver tequila 1/3 cup
- 30 ml triple sec 1/8 cup
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 Corona beer or Bud Light beer, bottle
- 1 lime large
- maldon salt optional, for glasses
- lime slices to serve
Ingredients for a Beergarita pitcher (serves 5-7)
- 250 ml silver tequila 1 cup
- 125 ml triple sec 1/2 cup
- 125 ml lime juice 1/2 cup
- 60 ml agave syrup 1/4 cup
- 3-5 Corona beer or Bud Light beer, bottles
- 2 lime cut into slices to serve
Instructions
How to make a Beergarita (for two)
- Chill two rocks or highball glasses in the freezer. Moisten the edge of the glass with a lime wedge and dip into a shallow plate filled with coarse sea salt to frost the rim.
- Cut one large lime into wedges and put into a jug or a cocktail mixing glass.
- Add the agave syrup and use a muddler or a clean rolling pin to muddle the limes, extracting their juice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur and ice and stir well.
- Strain the margarita into the two prepared glasses.
- Add cracked ice and lime slices and top with the beer.
How to make a Beergarita pitcher
- Put 5 (or up to 7) glasses in the freezer.
- Combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup if using in a jug. Chill until ready to serve.
- When you are ready to serve add ice to the jug and stir.
- Divide between the chilled glasses, add lime slices and top with ice-cold beer.
Notes
- Agave syrup is optional; omit to reduce sweetness according to preference.
- Taste the margarita base before adding beer to ensure desired sweetness and lime balance.
- Use ice-cold beer for best refreshing effect in the final drink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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