The Best Michelada Recipe
During those warm months of summer we love to enjoy a refreshing cocktail on the deck at the end of the week and this traditional Michelada always hits the spot! No need to purchase a michelada mix when you can make your own drink with 7 simple ingredients.
Just make sure you add the tajin seasoning to the rim of your pint glass, it looks fancy and adds that little bit of heat. Mix up this beer-based cocktail for your next Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July celebration, or backyard cookout!
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What You Will Need
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- tajin – a delicious coating on the rim to add some lime and salt!
- lime wedge – perfect to rub on the top of the glass to get the tajin to stick.
- ice – always a good idea when mixing up any cocktail recipe.
- clamato juice – a tomato based juice that is light and refreshing.
- hot sauce or tabasco sauce – add a little bit for that extra kick of heat, adjust to your personal preference.
- worcestershire & soy sauce – love the added umami flavor that these bring to this refreshing drink.
- fresh lime juice – some acidity always helps to amplify the other flavors.
- pickle juice – highly recommend dill pickle juice, but any variety of pickle works here!
- beer – we used Corona because a traditional michelada beer is usually a Mexican beer.
How To Make A Michelada
Step 1: Now spread the tajin seasoning in a thin layer on a plate. Rub the top of your favorite cocktail glass or frosty mug with a lime wedge and then turn that rim in the tajin.
Step 2: Add the clamato juice, hot sauce, worcestershire, soy sauce, lime juice, and pickle juice to a cocktail shaker. Secure the lid on top, shake, and pour over ice.
Step 3: Top with your beer of choice.
Step 4: Enjoy on a hot summer day!
Recipe FAQ
A classic michelada is a traditional Mexican beer cocktail that is made with a light beer, lime juice, assorted spices, and usually some type of tomato-based juice.
We highly recommend Corona, but any variety of your favorite beer or Mexican beer will work.
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Ingredients
- lime wedge
- 1 tablespoon tajin seasoning, for rim
- ice cubes
- 1/2 cup clamato juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup Mexican beer
- pickle spear
Instructions
- Rim Glass + Ice: Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a beer glass. Place tajin on a small plate and then rub the rim of the glass in it to coat. Set glass down and fill with ice.
- Combine + Pour: In a cocktail shaker combine clamato juice, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lime juice and pickle juice. Cover tightly and shake. Pour over ice. Top with cold beer.
- Garnish: Add a pickle spear to the glass and feel free to add lime wedge on the rim. Enjoy!
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use Tamari instead of soy sauce to make this gluten-free.
- Beer Recs: We used a classic Corona here, but any Mexican lager beer works great.
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