Guinness Margarita

Today is Cinco de Mayo and it is also Friday. So, I am going to dedicate Friday’s cocktail post to the Cinco festivities. But wait… you know I cannot just keep it that simple. Since I have some Guinness on hand after the Guinness Lamb Stew I recently made, why not combine the two? That’s right… a Guinness Margarita. The recipe comes from Heather Christo’s blog and I have to admit I was skeptical about this cocktail. Then I tasted it… and wow! The robust flavors in Guinness are nuanced by the unique tequila flavor while tempered by the citrus and sweetened nicely by the agave nectar. There is a whole lot going on in that glass! I chose to drink this cocktail without ice, but you could easily serve it on ice or even slushy like many margaritas are made. So cross some borders and leave no walls up – invite Ireland to your Cinco de Mayo party. The results will be legendary…

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Guinness Margarita

Prep time: 5 mins

Total time: 5 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

2 parts Guinness Extra Stout
1 part tequila
½ part lime juice
½ part lemon juice
½ part agave nectar
lime slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a shaker, add the lime juice, lemon juice, and agave nectar.
Stir to combine until the agave nectar is dissolved.
Add crushed ice and tequila to the shaker, shake to combine and chill.
Add Guinness and stir gently to combine before straining into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a half lime slice, if desired.

In a shaker, add the lime juice, lemon juice, and agave nectar. Stir to combine until the agave nectar is dissolved. Add crushed ice and tequila to the shaker, stir (or shake) to combine and chill. Add Guinness and stir gently to combine before straining into a chilled glass. Garnish with a half lime slice, if desired.