How to Make a Michelada
The classic michelada is a spicy cocktail that's popular in Mexico and in states near the U.S. border. Add it to your menu to heat things up, Mexican style!
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You Will Need
- 1/2 lime plus wedges for garnish
- A margarita glass
- Margarita salt
- A small whisk
- Tabasco sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce
- Black pepper
- Chilled dark Mexican beer
Steps
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Step 1
Squeeze the lime
Squeeze the juice from the lime half and then rub the lime around the rim of the glass.
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Step 2
Flavor the glass
Dip the edge of the glass in margarita salt. Set the glass down in an upright position.
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Step 3
Make the spice mix
Whisk together one splash of Tabasco sauce, two splashes of Worcestershire sauce, one splash of soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper in a small bowl.
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Step 4
Pour beer into spice mix
Pour the beer into the spice mix and mix thoroughly with the whisk.
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Pour the beer slowly – the salt in the spice mix will make the beer foam more than usual.
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Step 5
Prepare the michelada
Pour the beer and spice mix into the salted margarita glass.
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In El Salvador, the michelada is often made with tomato juice.
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Step 6
Garnish
Garnish the michelada with lime wedges. Now, enjoy your well- deserved cocktail!
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In Spain, the michelada is called a "cerveza preparada," which means prepared beer.
