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Oh no! For people who really don't like beer--like me--these do totally taste like beer. Had them last weekend not knowing what they were, & it was so bad...for me, though; others seemed to think they were fine.

Beergaritas!!! We used to drink these in college all the time.

I was taught years ago to always put a little beer in margaritas, it cuts the sour and makes it so much better.

We, too, drank beery margaritas in college. Corona Light works very well. Fizzy and delicious!

I think these are somewhat bastardized versions of Micheladas which are extremely popular in Mexico City. Beer, Lime Juice, and Hot Sauce mixed together...there are countless of variations on a Michelada...this maragarita recipe seems to be inspired by that drink....I'm totally trying it!

I thinks it's a soured-up version of a Michelada as well. I think many American palates don't quite know what to do with drinks that aren't boldly flavored. A Michelada has subtle sourness, a little spice, a little salt but it still tastes like a beer. This version takes it from a seasoned beer drink to a cocktail. Another example would be a Mojito. Believe it or not, I've known several people who do not like Mojitos. But if they are juiced up and sweetened, they like them.

My wife made us margaritas last night with jalapeno jelly cubes in them. I was very impressed with the results.

Due to the blue laws in MN, many bars and restaurants do not have liquor liscenses, only beer and wine (or maybe this is common?). So things like this are sort of common. Also, bloody marys made with sake and other drinks made with wine. It is how you adapt.

oh please tell me more about these jalapeno jelly cubes!

These are nothing like a michelda... michis are more beer than anything else and unsweet.... these don't even taste like beer it is more about the margarita than the beer. Sorry I am a huge michelada drinker.