Cocktail to Go: Beer Margarita

Two tailgate staples combine to create a refreshing drink.

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The perfect pre-made cocktail for your tailgating festivities. Prepare a large batch and divide into mason jars with lids for easy storage in the cooler. Bring limes and straws to add once the drinks are served.

Beer Margarita

Beer Margarita

The perfect pre-made cocktail for your tailgating festivities. Prepare a large batch and divide into mason jars with lids for easy storage in the cooler. Bring limes and straws to add once the drinks are served.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer

Rennai Hoefer

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. can frozen limeade concentrate
  • 12 oz. blanco tequila
  • 12 oz. Mexican beer
  • 12 oz. cold water
  • 4 oz. orange flavored liqueur
  • Ice
  • Limes
  • Mason jars
  • Straws

Preparation

In a large pitcher, mix limeade, tequila, beer, water and orange liqueur until limeade is dissolved. (Use the limeade can for measuring).

Fill jars with ice then pour cocktail mixture evenly into jars.

Beer Margarita

Beer Margarita

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer

Rennai Hoefer

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