Michelada Mexican Beer

Spice up your happy hour with a zesty and refreshing Michelada, the quintessential Mexican beer cocktail that delivers a perfect balance of bold flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines a crisp Mexican lager with a tangy blend of fresh lime juice, tomato juice or Clamato, and a kick of hot sauce, Worcestershire, and soy sauce for depth. The rim of the glass is coated with tajin or chili powder for a spicy-salty zing that elevates every sip. Served over ice and garnished with a lime wedge, this vibrant drink is ideal for summer days, taco nights, or whenever you're craving a bold and savory twist on your favorite beer. Learn how to make this classic Michelada in just 5 minutes and bring a taste of Mexico to your glass!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 12 oz (1 bottle or can) Mexican lager-style beer
• 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 2 oz Tomato juice or Clamato
• 5 dashes Hot sauce (like Cholula or Valentina)
• 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp Soy sauce
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Tajin or chili powder
• 1 cup (as needed) Ice cubes
• 1 piece (for rimming and garnish) Lime wedge

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the glass: Take a tall glass (pint or beer glass works well) and run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass.

Step 2

2. Rim with Tajin: Dip the rim of the glass into a plate with Tajin or chili powder to coat the edge.

Step 3

3. Add ice: Fill the glass about halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink.

Step 4

4. Combine ingredients: Pour the lime juice, tomato juice or Clamato, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and ground black pepper into the glass with the ice.

Step 5

5. Mix: Stir the mixture gently to combine all the flavors evenly.

Step 6

6. Add beer: Slowly pour the Mexican lager-style beer into the glass, tilting slightly to reduce foam. Stir gently to integrate the beer with the other ingredients.

Step 7

7. Garnish and serve: Add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Michelada!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4616.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1825.9

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1172.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 20.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.4mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 1366.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.1%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 88.6%