Michelada
Beer · Pint glass
Mexico's beer cocktail — lager over ice with lime, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and a Tajín-salt rim. The hangover cure that tastes like a meal.
| Glass | Pint glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 4.5% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | savory, spicy, citrus, low-abv |
Ingredients
- Mexican Lager12 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice1 oz
- Hot Sauce4 dashes
- Worcestershire Sauce3 dashes
- Tajín Seasoning1 rim
- Lime Wedge1 piece
Method
- Rim pint glass with Tajín-salt mix
- Fill with ice
- Add lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and soy sauce (if using)
- Top with Mexican lager
- Stir briefly
- Garnish with lime wedge
Pro Tips
- Mexican beer + Clamato (or tomato juice) + lime + hot sauce + spices.
- Tajín rim is the signature; chile-lime salt elevates every sip.
- Use a Mexican lager (Modelo, Pacifico); pale American lagers get lost.