Micheladas

A Michelada is a classic Mexican beer cocktail, perfect for hot days or as a refreshing accompaniment to spicy food. This tangy, savory, and slightly spicy drink combines cold beer with lime juice, assorted sauces, and a chili-salt rim. It's simple to make and endlessly customizable.

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Prep Time 8

Total Time 8

Servings: 2 drinks

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 130

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

24 oz Mexican lager beer such as Modelo, Pacifico, or Corona
1/3 cup fresh lime juice about 4 limes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Tabasco or Valentina, adjust to taste
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder for glass rim
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for glass rim
to taste ice optional

Equipment

2 chilled pint glasses
1 small plate for salt/chili powder rim
1 citrus juicer or reamer
1 measuring spoons
1 spoon or stir stick

Method

On a small plate, mix together the chili powder and kosher salt. Run a lime wedge around the rims of two chilled glasses, then dip the rims into the chili-salt mixture to coat.
In each glass, pour half of the lime juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and a pinch of black pepper.
If desired, add a few ice cubes to each glass for a colder Michelada.
Slowly pour one bottle of cold beer into each glass over the Michelada base, pouring gently to avoid too much foam.
Gently stir each drink to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately, ideally with a wedge of lime on the rim.

Notes

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred level of spice.

Authentic Micheladas do not always use soy sauce, but it deepens the umami flavor.

You can substitute clamato or tomato juice for a 'Michelada con Clamato.'

Always use well-chilled beer for best results.

Try other Mexican lagers for different flavor profiles.