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Michelada Recipe
This authentic Michelada Recipe is made with Clamato juice, Mexican beer, hot sauce, and spices. Reminiscent of a Bloody Mary, this refreshing summer drink has a savory flavor that you can customize to your own taste.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 cocktails (1/2 cup mixture each)
Calories: 39 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Clamato (see note 1)
- 4 tablespoons lime juice from about 2 1/2 limes (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons A1 Original Steak Sauce (1 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Tajin seasoning for rimming the glass (see note 2)
- 4 Lime wedges for garnish
- 24 ounces light Mexican beer such as Corona or Modelo, for topping (see note 3)
Instructions
- In a glass pitcher, add Clamato, lime juice, Worcestershire, A1, lemon juice, white vinegar, Tabasco, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, Old Bay, sugar, and salt.
- Stir to combine, about 30 seconds, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (this is a good time to chill your glassware, too).
- In a shallow dish as wide as your serving glass, add Tajin seasoning to 1/4-inch deep. Run a lime wedge around the top of each glass, then dip the top of the glass upside-down into the Tajin and turn to coat.
- Fill the glasses with ice. Add 1/2 cup Michelada mixture, then top with beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Notes
- Clamato: This tomato-clam juice is seriously savory and packed with flavor for a Michelada. Or substitute regular tomato juice or V8.
- Tajin seasoning: This chili, lime, and salt blend is a bright and spicy and great on the rim of your Michelada glass (rub the rim with lime to make the seasoning stick). Or, substitute Margarita salt (or any coarse salt) or chili powder.
- Mexican beer: Corona, Modelo, and Tecate are all great options (or substitute the light beer of your choice).
- Yield: This recipe makes a batch of 4 Micheladas.
- Glassware: Micheladas are traditionally made in a tall glass such as a highball or pint glass. Glass mason jars or mugs are common, too.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cocktail
Calories
39kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
820mg
(34%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cocktails (1/2 cup mixture each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.