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.

What kind of beer is good for michelada?

We highly recommend Corona, but any variety of your favorite beer or Mexican beer will work.

Michelada + Tajin Rim

Description

A cold and refreshing summer cocktail, this easy Michelada recipe is flavorful, delicious and so easy to make!

Ingredients

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lime wedge
1 tablespoon tajin seasoning (for rim)
ice cubes
1/2 cup clamato juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1/4 – 1/2 cup Mexican beer
pickle spear

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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.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 52
Sugar: 2.1 g
Sodium: 368.3 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 8.7 g
Protein: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg