Michelada Recipe
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4.8
Michelada Recipe
Description
The Michelada Recipe showcases a layered mix of ingredients that infuse Mexican lager with a bracing blend of tomato juice, lime juice, and seasoning. Coating the glass rim with kosher salt and tajin seasoning creates a zesty edge that contrasts the beer's carbonation. Worcestershire and soy sauces contribute savory depth, touched by hot sauce for heat. The drink is built directly in the glass over ice, maintaining chilling freshness. Its complex flavor comes from the fresh lime and complementary spicy-chili seasoning, making it a balanced and bold cocktail option for cooling off or accompanying flavorful meals.
Preparation is straightforward—season the rims, combine the liquid ingredients in the glass with ice, gently pour the beer to preserve bubbles, and garnish with lime wedges. The use of tomato or Clamato juice can slightly vary the spice and sweetness, catering to different palates. Adjusting hot sauce quantities allows control over the drink's heat intensity, making the Michelada customizable for varied spice preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt (or any flaky sea salt)
- ¾ teaspoon tajin seasoning (or chili powder)
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ice cubes
- ⅔ cup tomato juice (or Clamato juice)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 drops Worcestershire sauce
- 4 drops soy sauce
- 4 drops hot sauce
- 12 ounces Mexican lager beer
Instructions
- Mix together the salt and Tajin seasoning on a shallow plate. Run a lime wedge along the rim of two pint glasses, then dip the glasses into the salt mixture to coat the rim.
- Fill both glasses half full with ice cubes.
- Divide the tomato juice, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and hot sauce evenly into each glass.
- Top both glasses evenly with beer, garnish with lime wedges, and serve.
Notes
- Taste and adjust the spice level to your preference by increasing or decreasing hot sauce.
- You can use plain tomato juice, Clamato, or even a spicy Bloody Mary mix as the tomato base.
- Tajin seasoning adds both chili flavor and saltiness to the glass rim, but chili powder is an acceptable alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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