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michelada

Classic Michelada

5 from 1 vote
A savory, refreshing Mexican drink balancing crisp lager with tangy lime and spicy tomato juice. Ready in under 5 minutes right in the glass.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 wedge fresh lime For rimming the glass
  • 1 tablespoon chili-lime seasoning (Tajín) For the rim
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed only
  • 3 dashes hot sauce Cholula or Tapatío preferred
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce Adds deep umami flavor
  • 3 ounces Clamato juice Chilled
  • 12 ounces Mexican lager beer Very cold
  • ice cubes To fill the glass

Equipment

  • 1 pint glass For serving
  • 1 Small plate For rimming seasoning
  • 1 long spoon For stirring

Method
 

  1. Run a fresh lime wedge around the edge of a pint glass, then dip it into chili-lime seasoning to coat the rim.
    hand with red nail polish rimming pint glass with chili-lime seasoning
  2. Fill the glass completely with ice, then add the fresh lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Pour in the Clamato juice and stir gently to combine the flavors.
    hand with red nails stirring michelada with long spoon
  4. Slowly top the glass with the cold Mexican lager, garnish with a lime wheel, and serve immediately.
    finished classic mexican michelada with lime garnish and lager foam

Nutrition

Serving: 450gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gSodium: 850mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

You can mix the tomato base ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Only pour the beer right before serving to keep the carbonation fresh.

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