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Michelada — Beer & Lime Cocktail
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Michelada

Beer & Lime Cocktail

A cold Mexican lager is doctored with lime juice, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and hot sauce in a Tajín-rimmed glass, with optional Clamato for a spicier, tomato-forward version.

5 min
Serves 1
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✦ Antes de Empezar

Before you cook

Is Clamato required for a michelada?

No — Clamato is optional here. The base seasoning of lime juice, Worcestershire, soy sauce or Maggi, and hot sauce already makes a classic michelada, and Clamato just adds a tomato-clam-broth dimension if you want it.

Ingredientes· 7
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The Drink

  • 1 bottle (12 oz)Mexican Lager Beer (Corona, Pacifico, or Victoria)ice-cold

The Savory Mix

  • 2 tbspFresh Lime Juicefreshly squeezed (approx. 1 lime)
  • 3 dashesWorcestershire Sauce (Salsa Inglesa)
  • 2 dashesMaggi Liquid Seasoningor soy sauce
  • 3-4 dropsMexican Hot Sauce (Valentina or Cholula)adjust to taste

Rim & Garnish

  • 1 tbspTajín Clásico Seasoningchili-lime salt
  • 1Lime Wheelfor garnish

Instrucciones

5 pasos

  1. Prepara el vaso

    Rim the glass

    Rub a lime wedge around a chilled glass and dip the rim in Tajín.

  2. Mezcla los sazonadores

    Mix the seasonings

    Add the lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or Maggi, hot sauce, and optional Clamato.

  3. Agrega hielo

    Add ice

    Add ice, if desired.

  4. Agrega la cerveza

    Add the beer

    Tilt the glass and pour in the beer slowly to preserve the carbonation.

  5. Sirve

    Serve

    Stir once, taste, and serve immediately.

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Heritage Pantry

Heirloom Masa & Dried Chiles

Single-origin Mexican dried chiles (Ancho, Guajillo, Pasilla) and heirloom nixtamalized corn masa.

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