Yields: About 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- Beer: 12 ounces of light Mexican beer (Corona, Tecate, Modelo, etc.)
- Tequila: 6 ounces silver tequila (or reposado for a richer flavor)
- Fresh Lime Juice: 4 ounces (juice from about 4 medium limes)
- Orange Liqueur: 1 ounce (Cointreau or Triple Sec )
- Agave Nectar (or Simple Syrup): 1 ounce, or to taste
- Ice
- Coarse Salt for rimming glasses (optional)
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring jigger (or small measuring cups)
- Margarita or pint glasses
Instructions
1. Salt the rims (optional): Run a lime wedge around the rims of your glasses and dip them in coarse salt.
2. Combine: In a cocktail shaker, combine the beer, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar.
3. Shake it up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Pour & Enjoy: Strain the mixture into your prepared glasses over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.
Tips and Killer Customization
Spice it Up: Add a few slices of jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shaker for a fiery kick.
Frozen Fun: Blend all the ingredients with extra ice for a frozen margarita consistency.
Flavor Variations: Experiment with different citrus! Try adding grapefruit or lemon juice for a twist.
Make it a Pitcher: Easily scale up the recipe for a crowd.
Remember: Enjoy responsibly!
