Tequila... check! Beer... check! Oh - was there something else you needed? Sometimes simple is best, like this easy combo of beer and tequila in a glass. We love a straightforward drink.
Cocktail With Beer & Tequila
No bells. No whistles. We're all business with this one. We're so all about business, we didn't even bother with a clever name (but feel free to give it your own name). You're welcome.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 6-8 ounces lager to top off
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a pint glass, add tequila.
- Top off with lager.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
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Variations of the Beer With Tequila
We promise it doesn't taste like paint thinner. Beer & tequila play well together when they're in the same glass for our no-frills beertail. Even though this beer tequila cocktail only calls for two ingredients, you can punch it up to three (or more — we won't judge) or swap a few around to style your drink to better suit your preferences.
- Vary the types of lager you try, from something with a fruitier palate to something that complements the flavors of tequila like a Mexican lager. An American lager will have a crisp taste, but a pilsner will make the drink a bit lighter.
- Give it a bolder lime flavor by adding approximately half an ounce of lime juice, a little less if you want it subtle, or a little more if you love lime.
- Don't feel like you need to limit your drink to silver tequila. Try it out with a reposado or añejo. If you prefer a smooth oak or caramel flavor, use reposado. Añejo should be your pick if you want a bolder flavor that's a little sweeter than reposado.
- Completely flip the script for something a bit smokier by using mezcal; this will also give the lager a taste of a rauchbier, or smoked beer.
Garnishes
Want even fewer frills? Skip the garnish. Or, if you want a few more frills, jazz it up. You know what you're about, and we respect that.
- Change out the lime wedge for a lime slice or wheel instead.
- A salt rim would fit in quite nicely. Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge, then dip the entire rim, or just a small section, in salt. Do all this before you add the ingredients to the glass.
- Sprinkle a pinch of lime zest over the top of the head of the beer.
- Play off of the flavors of the beer you chose, using a lemon or orange garnish instead of lime.
With a few more ingredients, the beer and tequila cocktail becomes a lagerita. You only need to add orange liqueur and agave.
A Beer for When You Want Something a Little More
Life's too short to compromise when you can't decide whether to enjoy a beer or a cocktail. With a beer and tequila drink, there's no longer a need to make that decision. And it's an easy out when your friends are pushing tequila shots. Empty your shot glass into your beer and enjoy your tequila in peace.
