Beer Garden Margarita Recipe

Time7m

Serves1

tequila, agave, lime, triple sec

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the glass
Pour the kosher salt or tajín onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a 12- to 16-ounce rocks glass or coupe to moisten evenly. Dip the glass rim into the salt or tajín, twisting to coat the edge. Set the glass aside.

2
Combine base ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup of cubed ice, 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 0.5 oz triple sec. Secure the lid.
3
Shake
Shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the shaker is chilled and the outside feels cold and slightly frosted.
4
Strain
Fill the prepared glass halfway with fresh ice if desired. Strain the shaken margarita mixture into the prepared glass over the ice, leaving room for the beer float.
5
Top with beer
Slowly pour 3 oz (about 1/4 to 1/3 of the glass, depending on glass size) of chilled light lager down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon so it layers gently on top of the margarita rather than mixing fully. This creates the 'beer garden' effect.
6
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw or short stirrer so the drinker can blend the beer into the margarita to taste.