You guys…I got it! Dad’s Killer Beergarita recipe!
Wow, I totally just felt like a 17 year old calling all her friends after raiding her parent’s liquor cabinet. Not that I ever did that or anything. Cough.
Anyway! Beergaritas are one of my Dad’s specialties and are the ultimate in summer refreshment. Lime-flavored light beer is spiked with a shot of tequila and triple sec, lightly sweetened with Rose’s lime juice and limeade, then topped off with freshly squeezed lime juice. These babies are KILLER!!
My Dad cooks and mixes drinks a lot like me – add a pinch of this, a dash of that – but I asked him to try his very best to measure and write the recipe down the next time he made a batch, and he totally pulled through. ‘Cause he’s nice like that.
Plus he was pretty jazzed about the prospect of his recipe appearing on the blog. Go Dad, go! ;)
My recipe? On the blog? Could it be?!
Per Dad’s instructions: For one Beergarita, pour 1 cold Miller Chill inside a large glass. You could use Bud Light Lime, or a regular beer for that matter, but Miller Chill tastes the absolute best.
Add 1 shot each Tequila and Triple Sec into the glass next.
Don’t hate on Juarez, btw. The price of liquor doesn’t matter too much when making a mixed drink (just ask my brother!) Use whatever you’ve got though!
Next, add 1/2 shot Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice, which you get right by the margarita stuff in the store.
I don’t love the idea of adding sugar to my beergarita, but in the grand scheme of things, it is a whole lot less than if I was drinking a straight up margarita, or even Bud Light’s new lime-a-rita stuff, which is so sweet it kind of hurts my teeth!
Add 1 Tablespoon thawed Limeade next. Again – the whole sugar thing, I know, but it’s just 1 Tablespoon.
Finish ‘er up with the juice of 1/2 lime and some ice!
Ready, set, refresh!
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Dad’s Killer Beergaritas
Description
Dad's Killer Beergaritas are a thirst-quenching mix of beer and margaritas. My Dad's famous recipe!Â
Ingredients
- 1 Miller Chill (or Bud Light Lime, or any light beer)
- 1 shot tequila
- 1 shot triple sec
- 1/2 shot Rose's Sweetened Lime Juice
- 1 Tablespoon frozen Limeade concentrate, thawed
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- ice
Directions
- Combine all ingredients together in a large glass. Mix, then add ice.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
These are sooo delicious! Rather than the sickeningly sweet flavor of a standard margarita, these beergaritas have just a hint of sweet, and a whole lot of tart and fizz from the lime and light beer.
You could run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip it in course salt before adding your beergarita ingredients, or go without and snack on some lightly salted peanuts instead, which is how I usually roll.
Ben and I are attending an outdoor concert with my parents tonight, and I’m packing half-frozen beergaritas in mason jars to bring with us. It’s supposed to be 105 with the heat index…they should help cool things down!
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What’s one your Dad’s specialties in the kitchen (or behind the bar!)?
brooke 07.04.2012
Yay! You kept talking about these… so glad you finally got the recipe. Sounds WONDERFUL!
Jessica 07.04.2012
These were amazing! Seriously, so, so good. Thanks, Iowa Dad Eats!
Tessa 07.04.2012
We had something similar to this at a party recently. They are so good. Glad to have the recipe!
Jessica 07.04.2012
After seeing this post yesterday I ran to the store to buy the ingredients. They are so delicious, cheap tequila and all! I have been looking for a recipe like this, so thank you!
Christie 07.04.2012
Wow! Had to “test” these before bringing them to a party this afternoon- insanely delicious, but I may be on the floor by the time the party starts! Another awesome recipe, keep ’em coming! You rock!!!
Tracy 07.04.2012
Sounds great! It’s similar to a cocktail I concocted that uses Fresca instead of beer and fresh lemon & lime juices plus stevia to sweeten. No added sugar in mine!
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Melissa 07.03.2012
Im not a beer fan but I love lime flavors I might just have to try these. Pops go to dish was fried potatoes. It took him like two hours to make them but they were golden and crispy on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle. Im ashamed to admit as a kid he and I would make a meal out of just fried potatoes.
Bovee512 07.03.2012
I make mine with Corona Light :)
Sam 07.03.2012
I’m usually a mixed drink/cooler girl myself. But if there’s any way to get e to drink beer, this would be it!
Lisa S 07.03.2012
We make something similar, and here it is…by the pitcher. Affectionately called, Milwaukee Margaritas!
One bottle of beer
One can frozen limeade
Tequilla (use the empty limeade can…can add water to adjust the alcohol content…which I highly suggest…these babies will catch up with you!)
Serve in glass with ice
Some add 7-up, we don’t, but I suppose it may be good! Happy 4th!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League 07.03.2012
Yay! You tracked down the recipe just in time for the 4th! woohoo!!
jessica 07.03.2012
I made Judy’s Baked Beans for two potlucks this weekend, They were a hit at both. As always, your recipes are perfectly written. Your measurements, times and taste descriptions are always spot on! I really appreciate that! Thank you!
JV 07.03.2012
Still deciding if my husband and I are going to sweat it out at Yankee Doodle Pops too. If I had half-frozen beergaritas… Now that’s another story!
Tracy 07.03.2012
First, I know what I’m getting at the liquor store on the way home tonight! Thanks!!
Second, I LOVE your Dang! That’s Good! shot glass. We have a pint glass with the same saying and it’s my favorite to drink beer from. :)
JennP 07.03.2012
8 more weeks until I have this baby… 8 more weeks… 8 more weeks… :) Mama could seriously use a beergarita right now!!
Steph @ Upbeat Eats 07.03.2012
“Killer” is precisely the word I’m looking for – these look awesome! Definitely will be giving it a whirl. As for me, I swear no one makes pancakes quite like my Pop! :) Happy 4th
Urban Wife 07.03.2012
Yay! These are right up my alley, as I love beer and not so much straight margaritas. Enjoy the concert. Who is it? :)
Trisha 07.03.2012
Yay for beergaritas! They are the perfect alternative to a much too sweet margarita in this heat (Wisco is super hot right now too). And I love that it’s your dad’s recipe, how cute!
My dad is a mixologist too. His specialty is his famous bloody Mary but he likes mixing up other things too. Just the other day, he mixed my mom a vodka & pink lemonade with a Stevia’d rim! :)
Have fun at that concert & try to stay cool!
Blog is the New Black 07.03.2012
Sounds amazing, and sort of like Bud Light’s new Lime a rita, or whatever it’s called…. which I have chilling in the fridge to crack open later! ;)