Beeritas

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(338)
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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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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

172 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 29 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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 S

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.

Michele

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.

Lori Fenstermaker

I love these with frozen pineapple concentrate as well! Add a tajin rim and a slice of jalapeño. Major crowd pleaser!

Mel

I'm from the southern hemisphere and not sure what frozen limeade is but used Roses Lime Cordial instead which worked. I found the tequila a bit too much to handle on a hot day, so for the second batch I halved the tequila and replaced water with soda. Added jalapeño garnish as suggested by a commenter. Fizzy and refreshing!

Ann Thomas

Even better in a blender until it's slushy!

Kate

We called this Skip and Go Naked back in college! This looks like a much tastier version.

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