Meet the Coronarita (aka Iceberg Margarita): a slushy margarita crowned with beer-for the best of both worlds in one refreshing sip.
What is a Coronarita?
A Coronarita is a frozen margarita mixed with Mexican beer (usually Corona or Modelo). It's tart, boozy, and super refreshing.
We first discovered this genius combo in Mexico (like our Pink Señorita). Keith ordered a Coronarita, and after a brief pause, the bartender grinned and said, "Ah, you mean an Iceberg?" He blended the margarita, poured it over beer, and just like that, we were hooked.
It's salty, citrusy, and totally crushable on a hot day. Add a Chile Lime rim for a spicy kick, and pair it with Pulled Pork Tacos or our crowd-favorite fresh Pineapple Salsa for the ultimate fiesta.
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Ingredients
- MEXICAN LAGER: we like Corona Light, Dos Equis, Trader José Light, or a Coronita
- TEQUILA: we like José Cuervo tequila or Patrón Tequila
- TRIPLE SEC: orange flavored liquor is key to a good margarita
- LIME: fresh squeezed lime juice
- ORANGES: fresh squeezed orange juice
- ICE: plenty of ice in the blender makes this drink cold & refreshing
- SIMPLE SYRUP: use store bought simple syrup or follow recipe below.
- CHILE LIME SEASONING: chile lime cocktail rimmer to rim glass.
*see recipe card for quantities.
🍹Top tip
Serve Immediately: wait to mix the cocktails until you are ready to serve. Iceberg Margaritas taste best when they are fresh and ice cold.
Instructions
- Blend Margarita Ingredients: In a blender, combine ice, tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, orange juice, and simple syrup. Blend until slushy.
- Rim the glasses: Rub rim of 10 ounce glass with a lime wedge to wet. Place Chile Lime Seasoning (or salt + Tajin) onto plate. Invert rim of glass onto plate to coat.
- Add beer: Pour 6 ounces of beer into the glass. Then slowly pour blended margarita onto top of beer (the margarita floats on top of beer to resemble foam of beer).
- Garnish: Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy.
Substitutions and Variations
- Beer: Mexican light lagers work best: Corona, Dos Equis, or Pacifico
- Rim: Swap Chile Lime Seasoning for Tajin or coarse sea salt
- Shortcut: swap margarita mix for fresh juice and syrup
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Serving suggestions
- CHIPS AND SALSA: Crispy corn tortillas and fresh Pineapple Salsa
- NACHOS: Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos are a great appetizer that can also be a meal
- TAQUITOS: Chipotle Chicken Taquitos taste great for Game Day with Coronaritas
- TACOS: Short Rib Tacos, Korean Chicken Tacos, or Vietnamese Fish Tacos
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FAQ
A Coronarita is a frozen margarita mixed with beer-typically a crisp Mexican lager. Ours combines tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and cold beer for a bold, refreshing cocktail.
Light Mexican lagers work best-think Corona, Modelo, or Pacifico. They're mild and slightly salty, which balances the tartness of the margarita perfectly.
Yes! Multiply the ingredients by 4-6 and blend in batches. Keep it chilled in the freezer, then stir in beer just before serving to keep that bubbly finish.
A large margarita or pint glass works best. If you're going the classic route and flipping a mini beer (Coronita) into the drink, use a schooner-style glass with a wide opening.
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Coronarita recipe
Meet the Coronarita (aka Iceberg Margarita): a slushy margarita crowned with beer-for the best of both worlds in one refreshing sip.
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Ingredients
- 6 oz light beer
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 ½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz fresh orange juice
- ½ C ice
- 1 oz simple syrup (recipe below)
- Chile Lime Seasoning to rim glass (salt is optional).
Instructions
- In a blender combine ice, tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, orange juice and simple syrup.
- Blend until slushy
- Rub rim of 10 oz glass with lime wedge to wet.
- Place seasoning or salt onto plate and invert rim of glass onto plate to coat with seasoning.
- Pour 6 oz beer into glass and then slowly pour blended margarita onto top of beer.
- The margarita floats on top of beer to resemble foam of beer.
- Garnish with lime and enjoy.
- Try stopping at one. We dare you 🙂
Simple Syrup recipe:
- ½ C sugar and ½ C water heated over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Cool and store until needed.
Notes
- To make simple syrup: heat ½ C sugar and ½ C water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool and store until needed
- Use fresh squeezed lime juice: bottled lime juice does not measure up. Fresh lime is best, plus that lime wedge looks great on the margarita glass!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 30.8 g
- Sodium: 354.4 mg
- Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 45.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Jim says
We love them too....a good shortcut is to just use frozen concentrate lime aid (fill empty container with tequila) and add beer....Corona of cousre! A trick that I've learned is to make a pitcher of the the mix and add the beer as you're severing. This way your marg is nice and bubbly!
Jackie says
Thanks for the tip Jim! This sounds like a great shortcut... will definitely be trying that idea ourselves....