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Beergarita

By Joseph Hernandez

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Tangerine juice Patron tequila and Modela Especial in a pitcher of ice and service with lime rounds or wedges and a salt...
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams

The beergarita perfectly encapsulates laid-back summer sipping. For starters, it all happens in one pitcher—no intense multistep mixing here. And it combines the familiarity of a margarita with the effervescence of beer. Crisp, bright flavors of Mexican lager mellow out punchy citrus and tequila, making this drink just right for hot days.

We love mixing up a batch for game-day gatherings, backyard barbecues, and all-day porch hangs. Swap in other acidic juices such as grapefruit, lemonade, or even mango nectar to remix the vibe. If you're hosting a bash, create a mixed salt station to allow guests to customize their own glasses. Think chile-lime as in Tajín, flaky sea salt, and even the pink stuff, for whimsy.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    4–6 servings

Ingredients

1½ cups tequila (such as Patrón)
1 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 4 oranges)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt; plus more (optional)
2 12-oz. bottles or cans Mexican beer (such as Corona)
Lime wheels (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir 1½ cups tequila (such as Patrón), 1 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 4 oranges), ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes), and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a large pitcher or punch bowl until salt is dissolved. Gradually pour in two 12-oz. bottles or cans Mexican beer (such as Corona), then stir gently just until combined.

    Step 2

    If desired, pour some salt on a small plate. Rub outside rims of 4–6 rocks glasses with a citrus wheel; roll moistened rims in salt to coat. Fill glasses with ice; pour in beergarita. Garnish each drink with a lime wheel.

TagsBeveragesPitcher DrinkMargaritaCocktailAlcoholCold DrinkEasyFourth of JulyLabor DayQuickSummerCitrusFruitLimeOrangeTequilaMemorial DayGrand MarnierLiqueurBon Appétit

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