Spicy Michelada cocktail

Spicy Michelada cocktail

The Spicy Michelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that features tomato juice spiced by various hot sauces and mixed with lime juice and Mexican beer. Apart from making the drink refreshing, the lime juice also adds to it some tartness and acidity.

It is believed that the Spicy Michelada recipe was created in the early 20th century when General Michel would ask a bartender to serve his cold beer with lime juice and hot sauce. Presumably the latter would later name the cocktail after General Michel, adding the word lada (which means "cold") to michel.

Today Spicy Michelada is popular at brunches and pairs well with other Mexican dishes. Although it is called "spicy" the Spicy Michelada is quite mild and well-balanced.

  • Total Time:
  • Type: Cocktail
  • Units: 1.6

Equipment

  • tumbler glass

Ingredients

  • 60 ml tomato juice (or Clamato juice for extra flavour)
  • 45 ml Mexican beer
  • 30 ml lime juice
  • 3-4 dashes hot sauce
  • 3-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 3-4 dashes soy sauce
  • Tajin seasoning (for the rim)
  • slice of lime (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a saucer with enough Tajin seasoning to coat the entire rim of the glass. Rub a slice of lime around your glass. Holding the glass upside down, dip the wet rim into Tajin. Press the glass down gently and twist it around until it is evenly coated.
  2. Fill the glass with tomato (or Clamato) juice. Add the lime juice together with Worcestershire, hot and soy sauces. Stir gently.
  3. Add some ice cubes and top the drink up with cold Mexican beer.
  4. Garnish with a slice of lime and enjoy!
Because the tomato has seeds and grows from a flowering plant, botanically it is classed as a fruit not a vegetable as many people believe.

FAQ

What is a Spicy Michelada?

It’s a Mexican beer cocktail made with beer, lime juice, assorted sauces (typically hot sauce, Worcestershire, and sometimes soy sauce), spices, and tomato juice or Clamato—served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass.

What type of beer should I use?

A light Mexican lager like Modelo, Pacifico, or Corona is traditional. The beer should be crisp and not too bitter.

How spicy is it meant to be?

That’s up to you. Most recipes include hot sauce like Tabasco or Valentina. You can adjust the heat to taste.

Is Clamato necessary?

Clamato is popular in some versions, particularly in Canada and northern Mexico. Others skip it for a simpler beer-lime-hot sauce combo.

When is it typically served?

It’s commonly enjoyed as a brunch drink or hangover cure, much like a Bloody Mary, especially on hot days.

Can I prepare it ahead of time?

You can mix everything except the beer in advance. Add the beer just before serving to retain the fizz.

Please note that the units field is an estimation, and will vary depending on the type and quantity of alcohol used. Please drink responsibly and legally.
FacebookXPinterest