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The Michelada is a zesty Mexican cocktail combining cold lager beer with lime juice, hot sauce, and Tajin-spiced rim—a refreshing choice for warm-weather entertaining.
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First, rim the edges of two tall glasses or beer mugs with a lime wedge.
Then, turn the glasses upside down to dip first into the salt and then into Tajín and coat the rims. You can also mix the salt and Tajin to make a single mixture.
Add half a cup of ice cubes to each glass.
Add the lime juice, Maggi seasoning sauce, Tabasco Sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and mix with a spoon. You can also mix all these four ingredients in a small bowl and pour them evenly between each glass.
Now, open your beers and slowly pour one beer into each glass. Make sure you tilt your glass at a 45 angle when pouring to prevent too much foam. Garnish with a wedge of lime, and enjoy!
Micheladas are meant to be consumed fresh and ice-cold immediately after mixing; do not store prepared cocktails.
Use a cold Mexican lager beer, such as Corona, Modelo, or Pacifico. The beer should be very cold for best results.
Yes, replace the beer with chilled ginger ale, club soda, or a citrus-flavored sparkling drink for a virgin Michelada.
Use finely crushed Piquin pepper, chili powder mixed with salt and lime zest, or Chamoy powder for a similar spiced rim.
Prepare the rim and chill the glass and beer in advance, but pour and mix the cocktail immediately before serving to keep it cold and fizzy.
No, it adds umami depth, but you can reduce or omit it if unavailable; the lime and hot sauce will still provide flavor.
