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.

GlassPint glass
GarnishNone
ABV4.5%
Categoryclassic
Flavorsavory, 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

  1. Rim pint glass with Tajín-salt mix
  2. Fill with ice
  3. Add lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and soy sauce (if using)
  4. Top with Mexican lager
  5. Stir briefly
  6. 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.