Red Eye Red Beer
Elevate your next happy hour with this bold and refreshing "Red Eye Red Beer" recipe, a spirited twist on the classic michelada. Featuring a savory blend of tomato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of fresh lime juice, this drink delivers the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and umami flavors. Combined with a light lager or pilsner, the effervescent beer adds a crisp, smooth finish to each sip. Seasoned with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper, and served over ice for ultimate chill, this drink is the ideal companion for brunch, backyard barbecues, or casual evenings. Garnished with a fresh lime wedge, it’s as visually enticing as it is delicious. Ready in just 5 minutes, this simple yet flavorful cocktail is a must-try for beer lovers looking to spice up their drink repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz Tomato juice
- 12 oz Light lager or pilsner beer (chilled)
- 3 dashes Hot sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 1 pinch Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 piece Lime wedge (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Fill a tall glass with ice, ensuring it is about three-quarters full.
Step 2
Pour 4 oz of tomato juice into the glass over the ice.
Step 3
Add 3 dashes of hot sauce, 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, and 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice to the glass.
Step 4
Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt and a pinch of ground black pepper into the mixture.
Step 5
Slowly pour 12 oz of chilled light lager or pilsner beer into the glass, allowing it to mix naturally with the other ingredients as you pour.
Step 6
Gently stir to combine the ingredients without losing too much of the beer's carbonation.
Step 7
Garnish the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (483.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 101.1 |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 247.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.4g | |
| Protein 1.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 14.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 71.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories