Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

Smoky Chili Beer Margarita

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 15 min
  • Active: 15 min
  • Yield: Two 9-ounce servings
A twist on the classic Mexican cocktail, this margarita gets an added kick from fresno chile, cayenne pepper and liquid smoke. Top each glass with beer and garnish with cucumber and lime for a refreshing finish.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut 1 lime into wedges. Squeeze the juice from the second lime and set aside.
  2. Mix the dehydrated lemon peel if using with 1 tablespoon salt in a small shallow bowl and set aside.
  3. Wipe the rims of 2 glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Dip the rim of each glass into the lemon-salt mixture to evenly coat.
  4. Place 1/2 teaspoon sugar in each glass. Add 5 slices Fresno chile to each glass. Using the end of a wooden spoon, muddle the sugar and chile together.
  5. Fill each glass with ice. Pour 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of tequila into each glass. Top each with 1/4 cup club soda, 1 tablespoon lime juice, a dash of cayenne pepper and 2 small drops of liquid smoke. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Top each glass with 1/2 bottle of beer. Garnish each with 1 cucumber spear and 1 lime wedge. Reserve remaining cucumber and lime for another use. Serve immediately.