**Michelada: A Refreshing and Flavorful Mexican Beer Cocktail**
Michelada, a Mexican beer cocktail, is a delightful and flavorful beverage that combines the refreshing taste of beer with the tangy and savory flavors of various ingredients. This unique drink is believed to have originated in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and has since gained popularity throughout the country and beyond. With its vibrant colors and complex flavors, the michelada has become a staple at Mexican gatherings, parties, and celebrations.
This article presents a collection of three distinct michelada recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. Each recipe offers a unique blend of ingredients, ensuring that there's a michelada for every palate. From the classic michelada with its simple yet satisfying combination of beer, lime juice, and salt, to the tamarind michelada with its sweet and tangy tamarind flavor, and the michelada cubana with its addition of savory Worcestershire sauce and a splash of hot sauce, these recipes provide a range of options to suit any occasion.
So, gather your ingredients, grab your favorite beer, and embark on a culinary journey to discover the refreshing and flavorful world of micheladas. Whether you prefer a classic, sweet, or savory michelada, these recipes will guide you in creating the perfect drink to quench your thirst and tantalize your taste buds.
MICHELADA
Do you like your drinks with a little south-of-the-border vibe? Try a kicked-up beer cocktail that's a zesty mix of Mexican lager, lime juice and hot sauce. There are many variations, but this easy recipe is perfect for rookie mixologists. -Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 2 Micheladas
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place coarse salt in a shallow dish; run a lime wedge around rims of 2 cocktail glasses. Dip rims of glasses into salt, shaking off excess. Fill each glass with ice. In a small pitcher, combine hot sauce, Maggi seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and lime juice. Add beer. Pour into glasses over ice. Garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MICHELADA
This recipe may sound a bit odd, but this is the best beer cocktail I have ever had. Very refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. Bet you can't drink just one. If you have sangrita, use it in place of the steak sauce.
Provided by Allan Tedford
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 3m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Moisten the rim of a large beer glass, then press it into salt. Place a few ice cubes in bottom of glass, followed by the lime juice. Pour in half of the beer, then season with steak sauce, cayenne pepper, black pepper, oregano and basil. Slowly pour in the remaining beer. Stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CLASSIC MICHELADA
Steps:
- Place about 1/4 cup salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of a Collins or pint glass (or a 16-ounce Solo cup-no need to get fancy) with one of the lime wedges to moisten it, then dip the rim in the salt to coat.
- Combine the tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Tajín, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl and mix.
- Fill the prepared glass about three-quarters full with ice cubes and add the tomato juice mixture. Top with beer and garnish with the remaining lime wedge.
CLAMATO® MICHELADA PERFECTA
Whether you're grilling or partying, Chelada is the perfect combination of Clamato® and beer that will stimulate your senses.
Provided by Clamato
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Clamato®
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shaker with ice, combine key lime juice, Clamato®, Worcestershire sauce and habanero pepper sauce; shake well to chill. Serve in a rimmed tall glass with ice; fill with beer. Garnish with lime wheel.
- Rimming Spice Blend: Combine kosher salt, chili powder and oregano onto small plate. Pour lime juice onto another small plate. Dip rim of glass into juice lime, then dip carefully into spice blend.
- Enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 23617.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
JOE'S FAMOUS MICHELADA
This is my husband's recipe for a michelada, a Mexican beer cocktail. He sampled many of them from almost all the Mexican restaurants here in town...and came up with his own way of making them. Now he doesn't even bother ordering them out anymore.
Provided by PoodleMom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dip the rim of a chilled 1-pint mug or schooner into coarse salt, and fill the mug with ice cubes. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and soy sauce. Pour in the tomato and clam juice cocktail, top up the mug with beer, and stir gently. As you drink, you can keep topping up your mug with more beer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, Sodium 2489.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
TAJIN® MICHELADA
I'm lucky enough to live in an area with a large Hispanic population and what seems like a Mexican restaurant or taqueria on every corner. They each have their own michelada recipe, and this is my version of my favorite. Maggi®Jugo seasoning can be found in the international aisle of your grocery store or Hispanic markets and provides an umami flavor. You may substitute soy sauce if necessary. Add more hot sauce if you prefer!
Provided by France C
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour Tajin® onto a small plate. Run 1 lime wedge around the edge of a pint glass, then invert glass onto the plate to create a salt rim.
- Fill glass about halfway with ice. Squeeze the same lime wedge into the glass. Add Maggi® Jugo, hot sauce, and any remaining Tajin® from the plate and stir with a spoon. Pour in tomato and clam juice cocktail and top with beer. Garnish with remaining lime wedge and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, Sodium 861.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
MICHELADA
And just what is in a michelada? In Mexico City, it consists of fresh lime juice, a trinity of Tabasco, Worcestershire and soy sauces, a pinch of black pepper and maybe (or maybe not) a dash of Maggi, the seasoning usually used for soups and stews. This mix makes up two or three fingers' worth of a tall glass. That glass needs ice in it. It needs beer. And it needs drinking. At least, I certainly think it does. It might sound like a hangover recipe, but to me it tastes like malted manna.
Provided by Tim Weiner
Categories cocktails
Time 5m
Yield 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Squeeze the juice from the lime and reserve. Salt the rim of a highball glass by rubbing it with the lime and dipping it in coarse salt. Fill with ice.
- Add lime juice, Worcestershire, soy sauce, Tabasco, pepper and Maggi, if desired. Pour in beer, stir and serve, adding more beer as you sip.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 877 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
MICHELADA AUTHENTIC
This folks is the real deal like we drink it in Jalisco...... LOL and yeah we get Clamato down there! There we use Jugo Maggi instead of Lea and Perrins.
Provided by davinandkennard
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In huge glass or pitcher toss a few cubes of ice. Add all the ingredients. Fill a pint glass, get comfortable, and have a refreshing sip!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2, Fat 0.4, Sodium 1221, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 2.8
CRUNCHY MICHELADA
Steps:
- Add the vegetable oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the tortilla strips, in batches if needed, and fry until crisp on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and season with salt.
- Combine the salt and chipotle powder in a small mixing bowl and place on a flat tray or a large container lid. Set aside.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small dish and combine the remaining lime juice with the tomato juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire and mix well. In a small bowl, mix the diced radishes, celery and cucumber.
- Dip the rims of 6 pint glasses into the lime juice, then into the salt mixture so a generous coating is on each rim.
- Put a couple large cubes of ice into each glass. Evenly divide the vegetable mixture on top of the ice. Divide the hot sauce-tomato juice equally among the glasses, then top with the beer. Garnish each with two tortilla strips.
MICHELADA- MEXICO CITY STYLE
Make and share this Michelada- Mexico City Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour the lime juice and jugo Maggi in a tall glass, mix well. Add the beer slowly, tilting the glass to avoid the foam rising too much. Serve!
MICHELADA
I found this on the Saveur site. (Great site by the way!! Thank you NCmysteryshopper for telling me about it!) I'm hoping to find someone brave enough to try this drink with me!!This drink might be named for Michel Esper-but chelada is also slang for "cold beer".
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dip rims of 1 tall chilled glass in a saucer of water, shake off excess, then dip moistened rim in a saucer of kosher or margarita salt.
- Fill glass half-way with ice and then one-third full with freshly squeezed lemon juice, then top off with cold Corona, Pacifico, or other light Mexican beer.
- Add 1-2 dashes worcestershire, a splash of spicy v8 and Tabasco sauces. Serve with lemon wedges, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 12.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.3
MICHELADA
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roll into salted pint
- Blend until smooth.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Beer: For a classic Michelada, a light-bodied Mexican beer like Corona or Modelo Especial is a great choice. However, you can experiment with different beers to find the flavor profile you prefer.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is essential for a refreshing Michelada. Bottled or store-bought lime juice won't provide the same vibrant flavor.
- Add Some Spice: A variety of spices can be added to a Michelada to give it a unique flavor. Common choices include chili powder, cayenne pepper, and Tajín seasoning.
- Don't Forget the Clamato: Clamato is a tomato-based juice that is a key ingredient in a Michelada. It adds a savory and slightly tangy flavor to the drink.
- Garnish with Style: A Michelada is typically garnished with a lime wedge, a sprinkle of Tajín seasoning, and a celery stalk. These garnishes add both flavor and visual appeal to the drink.
Conclusion:
The Michelada is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its unique blend of beer, lime juice, spices, and Clamato, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing drink, give the Michelada a try!
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