Michelada Drink (Mexican Beer Cocktail)

A michelada is made with Mexican beer, lime juice, Clamato, hot sauce, and Worcestershire for a tangy, savory cocktail. It's refreshing, bold, and easy to make.

There are few things I enjoy more than sipping an ice-cold michelada on a hot day. If you haven't tried one yet, it's a light and refreshing cocktail made with beer, lime, and a few bold, savory add-ins. It's tangy, a little spicy, and incredibly easy to sip-especially when the weather is warm.

I love how the flavors come together: fresh lime juice for brightness, Clamato for a savory edge, hot sauce for a bit of heat, and Worcestershire to round it out. Topped with a crisp Mexican beer, it's layered, lively, and surprisingly balanced.

Finished with a Tajín-rimmed glass and plenty of ice, it's simple to make and endlessly refreshing. It's the kind of drink I reach for when I want something cold, bold, and full of flavor without much effort.

Michelada Drink (Mexican Beer Cocktail)

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A michelada made with Mexican beer, lime juice, Clamato, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. It's tangy, savory, and served with a Tajín rim.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 cocktail

Course: Cocktail

Ingredients  

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• Tajín + a lime wedge to rim the glass
• Ice to fill the glass
• 2 ounces Clamato or tomato juice
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce more to taste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 ounces light Mexican beer

Method

 

1. Wet the rim of a beer glass with the lime wedge. Put the Tajin in a small dish, dip the wet rim into it, then fill the glass with ice.
   Tajín + a lime wedge, Ice
   
2. Add the clamato, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worchestershire sauce, then fill the glass with beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
   2 ounces Clamato, 1 ounce lime juice, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 6 ounces light Mexican beer
   
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Notes

Depending on the size of your beer mug, you will use a little more or a little less beer. 6 ounces is half of a regular-sized bottle of beer. 

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Author: Kristen Stevens