Beer Margarita

Difficulty: 1

Cook Time: None

Serves: 1

Kicking back in the sunshine and enjoying a drink with friends is classic summer bliss. And this easy beertail is just the recipe to put on repeat all season long. Whether you like it with or without a salted rim, the blend of tangy lime and orange juice, crisp Mexican lager and sweet agave syrup is refreshing and super food-friendly. Try it with simple chips and guac, or your favourite grilled meat or seafood tacos.

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker one-third of the way with ice cubes. Add lime juice, orange juice and agave syrup. Secure lid and shake vigorously until well blended and chilled, 10 to 15 seconds.
Fill a small glass halfway with ice cubes. Strain juice mixture into glass. Top with lager and stir gently to combine. Garnish with lime wheel.

Tips

To make homemade simple syrup, in a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar and 1/2 cup (125 mL) water. Simmer over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool before using. Syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
To add a salt rim to your beer margarita, cut a slit crosswise through centre of a lime wedge and rub around rim of empty glass. Sprinkle about 1 tsp (5 mL) salt onto a small plate; invert glass and rotate moistened edge in salt to coat.

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