Beeritas

Name: Beeritas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 drinks
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate; 12 ounces blanco tequila; 12 ounces lager; 4 ounces triple sec, such as Cointreau (optional); Kosher salt, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving; Ice, for serving

By Melissa Knific

Published June 28, 2024

Beeritas — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Total Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Rating: 4(184)
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A can of limeade concentrate combined with equal parts lager and tequila, this falls into the don’t-knock-it-until-you’ve-tried-it category. The beerita, a margarita-like drink with beer, is a refreshing cocktail that’s incredibly easy to assemble, thanks to the can of limeade. After the concentrate is emptied into a pitcher, simply fill the 12-ounce container with tequila, then again with water and finally, pour in a standard-size beer. (To bring home the warm, orange flavor associated with a margarita, mix in a little triple sec.) The end result is a batched cocktail enough for eight, which makes it ideal for a summertime cookout or block party.

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Ingredients

Yield:8 drinks

1(12-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
12ounces blanco tequila
12ounces lager
4ounces triple sec, such as Cointreau (optional)
Kosher salt, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
Ice, for serving

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Preparation

Step 1
Add the limeade to a large pitcher. Fill the empty limeade container with tequila, then pour into the pitcher. Fill the container again, this time with 12 ounces tap water, and add to the pitcher. Pour in lager and triple sec, if using. Mix ingredients until the limeade has thawed and everything is combined.
Step 2
Pour some salt onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a beer mug. Turn the glass upside down; press and turn it in the salt until the rim is coated. Fill the mug with ice, then fill with the limeade mixture. Squeeze in a lime wedge and serve. (Alternatively, add a pinch of salt to the cocktail instead of rimming the glass.)

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Comments

John S11 months ago

Back in the eighties we made with pink lemonade concentrate, beer and ever clear (we weren’t smart) and called it a strip and go naked. Ah stupid youth.

Michele11 months ago

Since there were just 2 of us, I didn't need an entire pitcher, so I skipped the limeade and used lime juice and agave syrup instead. It was delicious, so refreshing. I used the following amounts for 2 drinks: 2 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz agave syrup 4 oz tequila 6 oz sparkling water 4 oz beer Rimmed the glasses with Tajine. Served over large ice cubes. We ended up adding more beer to make the flavor more complex, so in the future I will reduce the water to 4 oz and increase to beer to 6 oz.

Lara Isbell11 months ago

In Alabama, we call this a Porch Margarita! Attributed to a dear friend and Auburn University Graduate, Eileen Hallmark!

Nancy6 days ago

I forgot - NO water in Batch or derivatives. If you want to cut it add more beer.

Lauren1 week ago

In the Bay Area (CA) we call these Super Chevelas (beer, tequila, and fresh lime in a deep salted frosty margarita glass) Many restaurants in San Jose serve them. Delicioso!

Melinda M5 days ago

I far prefer these to conventional margaritas. All the taste without getting hammered. So refreshing you will finish that pitcher tho…

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