Description
Refreshing spicy summer ale margarita blends zesty citrus with hoppy craft beer excitement. Cool cocktail vibes promise crisp, tangy sips that elevate summer gatherings with unexpected flavor combinations you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (12 ounces / 355 milliliters) summer ale (such as Blue Moon or Sam Adams Summer Ale)
- 2 ounces / 60 milliliters tequila
- 12 ounces / 355 milliliters triple sec (or any orange liqueur)
Flavor and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 ounce / 30 milliliters fresh lime juice
- 12 ounces / 355 milliliters agave syrup or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 12 slices of fresh jalapeno (for spice)
Serving Ingredient:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Craft a tantalizing rim by rubbing a lime wedge around the glass’s edge, then dip into zesty Tajín or fiery chili powder, creating a vibrant, spice-infused border.
- Select a cocktail shaker and muddle jalapeño slices to release their piquant essence, intensifying the drink’s heat level according to personal preference.
- Pour tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave syrup into the shaker, introducing a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and spirited notes.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and vigorously shake the mixture for 10-15 seconds, ensuring a thoroughly chilled and well-integrated cocktail base.
- Strain the spicy margarita into an ice-filled glass, allowing the vibrant liquid to cascade smoothly and create an inviting presentation.
- Gently pour the summer ale over the margarita, using a gentle stirring motion to seamlessly marry the cocktail’s components without disrupting the carefully crafted layers.
- Enhance the visual appeal and flavor profile by garnishing with a lime wedge and an additional jalapeño slice, transforming the drink into a sensory experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeño seeds for milder spice or adding more slices for intense kick.
- Choose a crisp, light summer ale to complement the margarita’s zesty flavor profile without overpowering the cocktail.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by substituting tequila with sparkling water and using a non-alcoholic beer alternative.
- Batch this recipe ahead of time by mixing the base cocktail and storing in the refrigerator, adding beer just before serving to maintain carbonation and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg