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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.