Chelada
A chelada is a classic three-ingredient Mexican beer cocktail featuring a Mexican lager, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim. It's instantly refreshing and requires no special equipment or mixing skills.
A chelada is a classic three-ingredient Mexican beer cocktail featuring a Mexican lager, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim. It's instantly refreshing and requires no special equipment or mixing skills.
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Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass or can opening, then dip into salt to coat the rim.
Add ice to the glass if desired.
Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice.
Slowly pour in the beer.
Stir gently and serve immediately with a lime wedge.
Mexican lager beers like Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico are traditional choices. Any crisp, light lager works well.
No—chelada must be served immediately after pouring to maintain carbonation and proper temperature.
Ice is optional. Add it if you prefer a colder drink, or skip it if your beer is already well-chilled.
Kosher salt or sea salt work best for rimming. Fine table salt can clump; avoid it.
Fresh-squeezed lime juice is recommended for better flavor, but bottled lime juice can work in a pinch.
