A Michelada is a classic Mexican cerveza preparada that combines chilled Mexican lager with Clamato juice, fresh lime, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and Maggi Seasoning, served over ice in a chili-salt rimmed glass. Its savory, tangy, and spiced profile makes it the ideal refreshing beer cocktail.
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Mix salt and chili powder together on a small plate.
Rub the rims of pint glasses with lime wedges and dip in the salt mixture to coat.
Fill glasses with ice.
Add Michelada mixture (Clamato, Mexican lager, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Maggi Seasoning) to the glasses.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve.
Store mixed Michelada base (without ice) in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; do not make individual drinks ahead as carbonation will fade.
Mix the Clamato, beer, lime juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and Maggi in a pitcher and chill. Prepare the rimmed glasses just before serving and add ice, then pour the mixture and garnish.
Substitute with soy sauce (1/2 tsp.) or omit it; the drink will be less umami-forward but still flavorful.
Mexican lagers work best for tradition, but pale lagers or pilsners are acceptable alternatives; avoid dark beers or IPAs, which clash with the savory flavors.
One 32-oz. bottle of Clamato plus one 32-oz. bottle (or three 12-oz. bottles) of beer yields approximately 4 servings in pint glasses.
Yes; Clamato provides the signature savory, tomato-clam base. Tomato juice alone will not replicate the Michelada's distinct flavor.
