I decided to have a go at making some Desperados and it turned out quite well, so I'm sharing my results.
It doesn't taste exactly the same but it is a reasonable copy. It certainly goes down well as I went through 40 pints in a matter of weeks! With summer coming this is a perfect time to get a batch or 2 on the go and left to condition.
Make up a Coopers Mexican Cerveza Kit up as per the instructions. I actually added a bit more sugar as I wanted to match the 5.9% abv of the real thing. As it turned out it was more like 7.5%!
Once done syphon off into a 2nd 5 gallon barrel leaving the sediment behind.
Add 1-1.5 bottles of Still Spirits Tequila Essence and 1litre of lime cordial (boiled for 10minutes to help remove preservatives) and mix well.
Add sugar and bottle up as per instructions.
Leave to carbonate for a week or 2 in a warm place. You may find that carbonation is a bit slow - I put this down to the preservatives left in the lime - don't worry, after a couple of days it will start to carbonate.
It doesn't taste exactly the same but it is a reasonable copy. It certainly goes down well as I went through 40 pints in a matter of weeks! With summer coming this is a perfect time to get a batch or 2 on the go and left to condition.
Make up a Coopers Mexican Cerveza Kit up as per the instructions. I actually added a bit more sugar as I wanted to match the 5.9% abv of the real thing. As it turned out it was more like 7.5%!
Once done syphon off into a 2nd 5 gallon barrel leaving the sediment behind.
Add 1-1.5 bottles of Still Spirits Tequila Essence and 1litre of lime cordial (boiled for 10minutes to help remove preservatives) and mix well.
Add sugar and bottle up as per instructions.
Leave to carbonate for a week or 2 in a warm place. You may find that carbonation is a bit slow - I put this down to the preservatives left in the lime - don't worry, after a couple of days it will start to carbonate.