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Beergarita

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Tangerine juice Patron tequila and Modela Especial in a pitcher of ice and service with lime rounds or wedges and a salt...
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams

The beergarita perfectly encapsulates laid-back summer sipping. For starters, it all happens in one pitcher—no intense multistep mixing here. And it combines the familiarity of a margarita with the effervescence of beer. Crisp, bright flavors of Mexican lager mellow out punchy citrus and tequila, making this drink just right for hot days.

We love mixing up a batch for game-day gatherings, backyard barbecues, and all-day porch hangs. Swap in other acidic juices such as grapefruit, lemonade, or even mango nectar to remix the vibe. If you're hosting a bash, create a mixed salt station to allow guests to customize their own glasses. Think chile-lime as in Tajín, flaky sea salt, and even the pink stuff, for whimsy.

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