Michelada Recipe
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Michelada Recipe
Description
This Michelada Recipe starts by preparing a beer glass rimmed with lime juice and coated in Tajin seasoning, lending a citrusy and mildly spicy crust that enhances each sip. The cocktail itself is built by filling the glass with ice, adding Clamato or tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, then topping it with cold beer, preferably a light Mexican lager. The combination of tomato base and seasonings balances the beer's bitterness, creating a slightly tart, savory, and spicy drink.
The Michelada is commonly served as a cool, savory refreshment that can be enjoyed on its own or alongside spicy or fried foods. The mix of hot sauce and lime makes it a popular choice for those looking for a flavorful beer cocktail with a kick.
The amount of beer is adjustable depending on the glass size and personal taste. Typically, about half a regular beer bottle (6 ounces) is used here, but this can be varied to suit preference or serve size.
Ingredients
- tajin to rim the glass, lime wedge
- lime to rim the glass, lime wedge
- ice to fill the glass
- 2 ounces clamato or tomato juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 ounce beer see notes, light Mexican
Instructions
- Wet the rim of a beer glass with the lime wedge. Put the tajin in a small dish then dip the wet rim into it then fill the glass with ice.
- Add the clamato, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worchestershire sauce then fill the glass with beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Adjust the beer quantity to fit your glass size and taste preferences; 6 ounces is a common starting point.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 michelada | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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