Beer Garden Margarita Recipe

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.

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.

Shake

Shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the shaker is chilled and the outside feels cold and slightly frosted.

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.

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.

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.