Michelada Mexican Beer
Spice up your happy hour with a zesty and refreshing Michelada, the quintessential Mexican beer cocktail that delivers a perfect balance of bold flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines a crisp Mexican lager with a tangy blend of fresh lime juice, tomato juice or Clamato, and a kick of hot sauce, Worcestershire, and soy sauce for depth. The rim of the glass is coated with tajin or chili powder for a spicy-salty zing that elevates every sip. Served over ice and garnished with a lime wedge, this vibrant drink is ideal for summer days, taco nights, or whenever you're craving a bold and savory twist on your favorite beer. Learn how to make this classic Michelada in just 5 minutes and bring a taste of Mexico to your glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz (1 bottle or can) Mexican lager-style beer
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 2 oz Tomato juice or Clamato
- 5 dashes Hot sauce (like Cholula or Valentina)
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Tajin or chili powder
- 1 cup (as needed) Ice cubes
- 1 piece (for rimming and garnish) Lime wedge
Instructions
1. Prepare the glass: Take a tall glass (pint or beer glass works well) and run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass.
2. Rim with Tajin: Dip the rim of the glass into a plate with Tajin or chili powder to coat the edge.
3. Add ice: Fill the glass about halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink.
4. Combine ingredients: Pour the lime juice, tomato juice or Clamato, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and ground black pepper into the glass with the ice.
5. Mix: Stir the mixture gently to combine all the flavors evenly.
6. Add beer: Slowly pour the Mexican lager-style beer into the glass, tilting slightly to reduce foam. Stir gently to integrate the beer with the other ingredients.
7. Garnish and serve: Add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Michelada!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1172 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1367 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
