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Chilled Mexican michelada with lime and a red chile-salt rim.
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A michelada is a refreshing Mexican beer cocktail balancing cold lager with lime, savory seasoning, chile, and often tomato-based juice. Recipes vary widely across Mexico and from one household to another.

This version uses a chile-lime rim and a measured blend of tomato juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and lime so the beer stays bright rather than heavy.

Add the beer slowly down the side of the glass because the seasoned base foams quickly.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately with extra lime and hot sauce. It pairs especially well with tacos, grilled seafood, or salty snacks.

Reddish michelada beside lime, tomato juice, hot sauce, and chile salt.

Recipe Notes

Mix the seasoned tomato base ahead, but add chilled beer only when serving. For an alcohol-free version, use a crisp non-alcoholic lager.

Chilled Mexican michelada with lime and a red chile-salt rim.

Mexican Michelada

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A cold Mexican lager cocktail with lime, tomato juice, savory sauces, chile, and a spicy rim.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Chile-Lime Rim
  • 2 tbsp chile-lime seasoning such as Tajín
  • 1 medium lime cut into wedges
Michelada
  • 24 oz Mexican-style lager very cold
  • 1/2 cup tomato-clam juice or tomato juice chilled
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Mexican hot sauce plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Maggi seasoning or soy sauce
  • 1 cup ice cubes optional

Equipment

  • 2 chilled beer mugs
  • Small pitcher
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small plate

Method
 

Prepare the Glasses:
  1. Spread chile-lime seasoning on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around each chilled mug and dip the rims in seasoning.
  2. Add ice to the mugs if using.
Mix and Serve:
  1. Stir tomato juice, lime juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and Maggi seasoning in a small pitcher.
  2. Divide the seasoned base between the mugs. Slowly pour in the cold lager, stir once gently, and garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gSodium: 760mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • Tomato-clam juice gives a classic savory profile; plain tomato juice makes the drink vegetarian.
  • Use non-alcoholic lager for a zero-proof michelada.

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