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Beergarita (a.k.a Bad Idea)

Meet your new favourite summer drink - The Beergarita! This ultra refreshing cocktail marries a Margarita with ice-cold beer. If you prefer to cut down on the sweetness then leave out the agave syrup.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients for two servings
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) Silver Tequila
  • 30 ml (1/8 cup) Triple Sec
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1 bottle Corona or Bud Light
  • 1 large lime
  • Maldon salt for glasses (optional)
  • Lime slices to serve
Ingredients for a Beergarita pitcher (serves 5-7)
  • 250 ml (1 cup) Silver Tequila
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) Triple Sec
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) lime juice
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) agave syrup
  • 3-5 bottles Corona or Bud Light
  • 2 limes cut into slices to serve

Instructions

How to make a Beergarita (for two)
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  1. 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.
  2. Cut one large lime into wedges and put into a jug or a cocktail mixing glass.
  3. Add the agave syrup and use a muddler or a clean rolling pin to muddle the limes, extracting their juice.
  4. Add tequila, orange liqueur and ice and stir well.
  5. Strain the margarita into the two prepared glasses.
  6. Add cracked ice and lime slices and top with the beer.
How to make a Beergarita pitcher
  1. Put 5 (or up to 7) glasses in the freezer.
  2. Combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup if using in a jug. Chill until ready to serve.
  3. When you are ready to serve add ice to the jug and stir.
  4. Divide between the chilled glasses, add lime slices and top with ice-cold beer.

Notes

  • The agave syrup is optional - if you want to cut down on the sweetness you can leave it out.
  • Always taste your Margarita base before adding the beer - dip a straw into the mix and check you are happy with the levels of sweetness /lime. Adjust if necessary.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% 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.