Name: Redneck Margaritas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 12 ounces frozen limeade; 8 ounces Sprite; 1 Bottle Corona Beer; 12 ounces Tequila

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Redneck Margaritas are the perfect light margaritas for the big game, tailgating, or a hot summer day. Made with beer, frozen limeade, and lemon-lime soda this margarita is light and refreshing.

This beer margarita cocktail recipe combines tequila and beer for a real treat. It’s really easy to put together, and everyone will enjoy sipping this ice-cold margarita with a difference. This beer margarita is dripping with Mexican flavors and is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or game day. So, get some friends together and enjoy this cocktail – it’s light and refreshing and not too sweet. And this margarita goes perfectly with any Mexican dish.

If you’re a bit skeptical of making a margarita with beer, give it a try. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Because this margarita includes beer, it’s sometimes called a redneck margarita. I do suggest that you buy a top-quality tequila because you’ll get a smoother margarita and a superior taste. There are plenty of really great tequilas out there at a reasonable price (think $20 to $25 range) such as TresAgaves.

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How Do You Make a Beer Margarita?

It’s really pretty simple – you can make this delicious cocktail even if you haven’t gone to bartending school! It only has four beer margarita ingredients but has something for the cocktail lover and the brewski lover. You can even call it a beergarita (or a redneck margarita) if you want to amuse your friends.

What Kind of Beer Can You Use?

The best kind of beer for this beer margarita is a Mexican light beer such as Corona or Pacífico. Any crisp light lager will also work. What you don’t want is a beer with a strong, overpowering flavor, just something to add a cool, refreshing layer to your margarita.

Why Doesn’t This Copykat Margarita Recipe Use Fresh Limes?

Yes, a great margarita involves real, freshly-squeezed lime juice. But here’s the problem – who has the time to spend juicing limes to make a big batch of margaritas before the party starts? Enter, frozen limeade concentrate such as concentrate made by Minute Maid. Perfect for creating limeade margaritas.

Can You Make a Frozen Beer Margarita?

Yes, you can. Simply place all of the ingredients minus the beer in a blender with some ice. When well blended, pour into a salt-rimmed glass (optional) and top with an ice-cold beer.

How to Salt Your Glasses – Traditionally, a margarita has a rim of salt around the glass. If you want to do this, run lime slices around the rims of your cocktail glasses to moisten them. Pour salt onto a plate, then carefully dip each cocktail glass into the salt. The salt will stick to the lime juice, and your glasses will be perfectly salted.

Can You Make Beer Margaritas Ahead of Time?

This copykat margarita recipe is super quick to make, but if you want to make a pitcher or two in advance of your party, just follow the recipe below without the beer. Store your margarita batches in plastic bags or a plastic food-safe bucket. Add the beer when you are ready to serve.

Can You Freeze Beer Margaritas?

Pour your blended beer margarita into Ziploc freezer bags or a plastic food-safe bucket and place in your freezer. These are perfect to make a few hours or even the night before your party or big game.

Are Margaritas Your Favorite Cocktail? Here are two more copykat margarita recipes for you to try.

- Rio Bravo Real Margarita
- Chili’s Prezidente Margarita

And, here’s a link to twenty different margaritas.

A cold margarita is perfect for taking the edge off a sweltering summer’s day. And, it’s even more refreshing
when it’s a beer margarita! This might be the best margarita you’ve ever had.