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Chelada

All over Mexico, the natives prefer the pure taste of cold beer, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt. This easy Chelada recipe is refreshing and uncomplicated, the perfect way to end your or celebrate with friends and family.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt plus more for rimming the glass (see note 1)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice plus more, to taste
  • 1 (12-ounce) can or bottle light Mexican beer such as Corona or Dos Equis (see note 2)
  • 1 lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a shallow dish as wide as your serving glass, add salt to 1/4-inch deep. Run a lime wedge around the top of a pint glass, then dip the top of the glass upside-down into the salt and turn to coat.
  2. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and lime juice to glass. (I like 2 tablespoons) Swirl to combine. Carefully top lime mixture with beer, pouring slowly at an angle. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

  • Salt rim:  Carefully pour the beer in without making contact with the salt rim inside the glass, or the beer will foam excessively. You can also substitute Margarita salt (or any coarse salt), Old Bay, or Tajin chili powder.
  • Mexican lager: Corona, Dos Equis, Modelo are all great options (or substitute the light beer of your choice).
  • Yield: This recipe makes one Chelada cocktail.
  • Glassware: Cheladas are traditionally made in a tall glass such as a highball or pint glass. Glass mason jars or mugs work, too.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cocktail Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 306mg (13%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 17IU (0%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cocktail
Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 306mg 13%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 17IU 0%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.