Chavela Beer
Chavela beer is a zesty Mexican cocktail combining light beer, tomato juice, hot sauce, and fresh lemon juice with a sriracha salt rim. It's a refreshing, savory drink that can be spiked with tequila for extra depth.
Chavela beer is a zesty Mexican cocktail combining light beer, tomato juice, hot sauce, and fresh lemon juice with a sriracha salt rim. It's a refreshing, savory drink that can be spiked with tequila for extra depth.

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Rub the lemon wedge around the rim of the glass, reserve the wedge for garnish. Pour some sriracha salt onto a small saucer, dip the rim of the glass into the salt to coat. Set aside.
Add some ice to the glass or alternatively, omit the ice if the beer and tomato juice are already well chilled.
To the prepared glass add the tomato juice, lemon juice and hot sauce and mix well. Add the beer to fill. Add a splash of tequila to the top. Garnish with a lime or lemon wedge and serve immediately.
Yes. The tequila is optional; the drink is equally satisfying with just beer, tomato juice, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
Any hot sauce works, but sriracha complements the sriracha salt rim well. Tabasco or Mexican-style hot sauces are also traditional choices.
No. Add ice to the glass, or omit it if your beer and tomato juice are already well chilled.
Yes. Mix tomato juice, lemon juice, and hot sauce in advance, then add beer and tequila per glass just before serving to preserve carbonation.