Michelada Cocktail Recipe
A Michelada is a classic Mexican beer cocktail with a tangy, savory kick. This refreshing drink combines lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce with a light beer, served over ice with a salted rim.
Equipment
- Tall chilled glass
- Stirring spoon
Ingredients
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch celery salt
- 1 bottle light beer chilled
- Garnish: Lime wedge
- Optional: Sea salt and pepper rim
Variations
Watermelon Mint Michelada
- Puree 3–4 cubes of watermelon with 3–4 crushed mint leaves.
- Stir the puree into the classic recipe and garnish with a small watermelon wedge and a mint sprig.
Mango Michelada
- Blend fresh mango chunks until smooth.
- Mix into the classic recipe for a tropical twist.
Spicy Pineapple Michelada
- Add 1 ounce of pineapple juice to the traditional recipe.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Cucumber Michelada
- Mash 3–4 slices of peeled cucumber into a smooth consistency.
- Mix with the classic ingredients and garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
Michelada Negra
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
- Use a dark beer instead of a light one for a deeper flavor.
Instructions
- Rim a tall chilled glass with a mixture of sea salt and pepper if desired.
- Pour the lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, and celery salt into the glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top with chilled beer and mix lightly.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce for more or less spice.
- Experiment with different beer types to find your preferred flavor.
- A Tajín rim can be used for extra zest.
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