Long Drink
Michelada
How to make a Michelada - the Mexican beer cocktail original with lime, salt rim and a savory tomato note. Refreshing, hearty and perfect against the heat.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Michelada is Mexico’s answer to a plain beer: chilled lager meets lime, Worcestershire and chili. Hearty, zesty and surprisingly refreshing. The ideal companion for hot summer days.
Instructions
- Moisten the rim with lime and dip it in salt.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add lime juice, Worcestershire sauce and chili sauce.
- Carefully top up with cold lager beer.
- Stir briefly, garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Garnish: Lime wedge
Pro tip: Rub the rim with a lime wedge and dip it in a mix of salt and chili powder for the typical savory rim.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Michelada come from?
The Michelada comes from Mexico, where it is a popular refreshment, especially on hot days and against a hangover.
Does tomato juice belong in a Michelada?
There are two versions: the clear one without and the red one with tomato or clamato juice, both are authentic.
Which beer works best?
A light, pale lager is ideal because it carries the savory ingredients well without dominating.
Ingredients
- Light lager beer (chilled)33 cl
- Fresh lime juice3 cl
- Worcestershire sauce2 dashes
- Hot chili sauce2 dashes
- Salt for the rim1 pinch
- Ice cubesas needed
