1 lime, halved
coarse salt
1/2 cup lime juice; freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/4 cup triple sec
1 cup gold tequila
ice
1/2 bottle lager beer
lime wheels; for garnish

1. To salt the margarita glasses, rub the outside rims of 4 big glasses with a cut lime and press them lightly into a plate of kosher salt, to coat.

2. Combine the lime juice, sugar, orange liqueur, Triple Sec, tequila, and a big handful of ice in a cocktail shaker (or blender). Shake the margarita really well, for a good 20 seconds, add a splash of beer and strain into the salt rimmed glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.