Beer Margarita

What could be better than a Margarita mixed with Beer? Easy Beergaritas are the perfect 3-ingredient drink for enjoying (or suffering through) the Superbowl!

What’s in a Beergarita?

You only need 3 ingredients to make this amazing drink! There’s nothing better than an easy cocktail you can throw together so you don’t miss a thing while watching the game.

Frozen Limeade Concentrate: This is the trick to making this recipe super quick. Just add water and mix the limeade together.
Light Beer: You can really use any beer you like, but I prefer to use a light beer to create a nice flavor balance.
Tequila: Use a good quality tequila.

Pro Tip: Toss everything in a blender with some ice cubes for frozen beer margaritas!

Variations on Beer Margaritas

These beer margaritas are easy to throw together and endlessly riff-able! Try swapping half of the limeade concentrate for orange juice concentrate, pink lemonade concentrate, grapefruit juice concentrate, or raspberry lemonade concentrate! Or, try mango or guava nectar. For spicy beergaritas, add a diced jalapeño!

step by step photos for how to make beer margaritas.

Where can I find frozen limeade concentrate?

Frozen limeade concentrate can be found in the frozen aisle of most grocery stores near the frozen fruit.

What’s the best tequila for beer margaritas?

A silver or blanco tequila is best for margaritas. Silver/blanco tequila hasn’t been aged as long and has a stronger flavor that mixes well, while gold tequila has been aged for longer and has a woodier flavor that doesn’t pair as well with the fresh fruit flavors. Reposado tequila is a type of gold tequila that has not been aged for as long, so it will also work in a margarita, although it is not my first choice!

Do I have to use a light beer to make beer margaritas?

Nope! You can use any beer you like in this recipe, although I recommend sticking with a lighter beer, such as an IPA or pilsner. Dark, amber, and brown beers are too nutty and rich for a margarita.

Can I make beer margaritas ahead of time?

Yes! You can prep these beer margaritas up to 1 day in advance. Simply stir all of the ingredients together (but don’t add any ice!) and chill in the refrigerator.

close up of a beer margarita in a coupe glass with a salt rim and a lime wedge.

How to Make Ahead and Store Beergaritas

You can prep these beer margaritas up to 1 day in advance of when you plan to serve them. Simply stir all of the ingredients together (but don’t add any ice!) and chill in the refrigerator. Store leftover beergarita mix in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

How to Freeze a Margarita with Beer

For longer storage, you can freeze these beer margaritas. Because they contain alcohol, they will not freeze solid. You can store frozen beer margaritas in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Let thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

What to Serve with a Beer Margarita

These beer margaritas are even better when paired with the best appetizers and Mexican food! Serve yours with beer cheese dip, sheet pan chicken nachos, baked chicken wings, taquitos, chicken enchilada dip, or sheet pan quesadillas!

overhead view of a beer margarita in a coupe glass with a salt rim and a lime wedge.

Beer Margarita Recipe

Combine a classic margarita with a light beer to make these easy beergaritas for any party or occasion.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings drinks

Calories 181kcal

Author Becky Hardin – The Cookie Rookie

Ingredients

12 ounces frozen limeade concentrate (1 can)
16 ounces light beer (2 cans)
¾ cup tequila
Coarse salt optional, for garnish
Lime wedges optional, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the limeade according to package directions (usually you add 4½ cans of water).

12 ounces frozen limeade concentrate
Stir in the beer and tequila. Use more or less tequila to taste.

16 ounces light beer, ¾ cup tequila
Dip the top of each margarita glass in water (or use a lime wedge to coat the top of the glass in lime juice) and then in salt to create the salt rim.

Coarse salt
Serve over ice with lime wedges as garnish. Enjoy!

Lime wedges

Video

Notes

Try swapping half of the limeade concentrate for orange juice concentrate, pink lemonade concentrate, grapefruit juice concentrate, or raspberry lemonade concentrate!
Try adding some mango or guava nectar.
For spicy beergaritas, add a diced jalapeño!

Storage: Store beer margaritas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.