Michelada
The Michelada is a savoury, spicy highball made with Lime Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, Lager and Salt. It is built and served in a pint glass, about 5% ABV before ice melts.
- Method
- Built
- Glass
- Pint glass
- Served
- Highball
- Strength
- About 5% ABV before ice melts
- Family
- Highball
- Flavour
- Savory, spicy
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 30mlLime Juice
- 3 dashesWorcestershire Sauce
- 3 dashesTabasco
- 355mlLager
- RimSalt
How to make it
- Rim glass with salt.
- Add lime, sauces and ice.
- Top with Mexican lager.
Tip: Fill the glass right to the top with ice so the drink stays cold without watering down fast.
About the Michelada
The name is often explained as 'mi chela helada', Mexican slang for 'my cold beer'. It's also a popular hangover remedy.
Missing something?
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
All swaps for Lime Juice
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