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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Michelada

    Michelada

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted May 24, 2014 By Maggie Unzueta

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    A classic Michelada is made of beer, lime juice, hot sauce and more. It’s a spicy traditional cocktail that’s perfect for any fiesta.
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    A picture of a Mexican Michelada served in an ice cold glass.
    A picture of a Mexican Michelada served in an ice cold glass.

    Michelada is best on warm days and served with lots of ice.

    This traditional Mexican drink is a blend of beer, tomato juice, sauces and other ingredients. 

    There are several versions such as shrimp, with dried meats, and other creative inventions, but here, I’m sharing the original recipe. 

    If you like Bloody Marys, you gotta try this delicious drink for your next Sunday brunch, Cinco de Mayo celebration, or any day your heart desires. 

    INGREDIENTS

    The ingredients needed to make a michelada labeled and sitting on a wooden surface.
    • Beer – Any beer of your choice works well.
    • Tomato Juice – Clamato is a very common brand of tomato juice that is used in Mexico. Or substitute for V8.
    • Jugo Maggi – If you can’t find this, add a splash of soy sauce instead or add a few more splashes of Worcheshire sauce.
    • Worcestershire Sauce – A good substitute for this sauce is Oyster Sauce. Or omit altogether.
    • Lime juice – Fresh is best, but pre-squeezed lime juice in a bottle works too.
    • Salt – (Optional) We only need this for the rim. Substitute with chamoy or Tajin. 

    Many stores nowadays even offer a Michelada Mix where all you need to do is add beer. 

    INSTRUCTIONS

    A hand holding a lime and rubbing it all over the rim of a glass.
    • Take a lime and go around the rim of the glass. 
    • This will work as the glue for the salt. 
    • Dip the glass in the salt. 

    Optional: Chamoy and Tajin are also popular ingredients used to coat the rim. 

    Is a michelada a Bloody Mary?

    No but the two are very similar. A michelada is made with beer. Bloody Marys are made with vodka. 

    A collage showing how to prepare a michelada.
    • From here, add all the ingredients into a large glass. 
    • Mix well. 

    Adjust the ingredients to your liking. 

    If you like it spicier, add more hot sauce. Want a tangier flavor, add more lime juice.

    Beer being poured into a glass with ice and the spicy tomato mixture.

    What beer to use?

    Any beer of your liking is fine. Dark beer to light beers, anything goes. Some places will even ask you what beer you’d like to use. 

    Do Micheladas cure hangovers?

    There is no scientific data confirming that this drink cures hangovers. Although, many Mexicans will tell you that they do indeed cure hangovers. That, or they’ll send you to eat menudo. 

    Why is it called Michelada?

    In short, it means “my cold beer.”

    The word “mi” means “my.”

    The slang word for “beer” in Mexico is “chela.”

    If you want to say “cold beer,” you say “una chela helada.”

    Put it all together, my cold beer.

    A picture of a Mexican Michelada served in an ice cold glass.

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    Lavender Mint Mojito

    And that’s it, my friends. That’s how you prepare a classic Mexican Michelada. 

    Serve at brunch or anytime you’re in the mood for a yummy drink. Salud! 

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    A picture of a Mexican Michelada served in an ice cold glass.

    Michelada

    A classic Michelada is made of beer, lime juice, hot sauce and more. It’s a spicy traditional cocktail that’s perfect for any fiesta.
    5 from 9 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 16kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1 can or bottle dark Mexican beer
    • Dash of Jugo Maggi
    • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
    • Dash of hot sauce
    • 1/4 cup Clamato
    • juice of 1 lime
    • handful of ice
    • salt for garnish

    Instructions

    • Rub the lime on the rim of the beer mug.
    • Dip the mug in the salt.
    • Add ice, Jugo Maggi, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Clamato, and lime juice.
    • Lastly, add the beer.
    • Stir to combine.
    • Cheers! Salud.

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    Notes

    Use a hot sauce like Tabasco, Valentina, or Tapatio. 
    Clamato is tomato juice. You can also substitute for V8. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 9mg
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    Filed Under: Drinks, Mexican, Recipes

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Krizzia Scollon

      June 19, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      Omg this is so perfect for summer! I have to try this– when our weather finally gets nice!

      Reply
    2. Nancy Johnson Horn

      June 20, 2019 at 2:09 am

      I’ll have to try this! It looks so yummy!

      Reply
    3. Marina

      June 20, 2019 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      Never heard of this before. Will try it with pleasure x

      Reply
    4. Amanda

      June 20, 2019 at 7:23 am

      A Michelada is one of my favorite summer drinks. Can’t wait to try out your recipe!

      Reply
    5. Nancy

      May 2, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good michelada and this one looks amazing! Perfect to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:24 am

        Couldn’t agree with you more. Cheers!

        Reply
    6. Oscar

      May 2, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good, going to make this on the weekend. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:24 am

        You won’t regret it. Such an easy drink to enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Addie

      May 2, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      So refreshing and flavorful!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:25 am

        The best combo!

        Reply
    8. Andrea White

      May 2, 2022 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      so refreshing! love it!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:25 am

        Thank you. Happy to hear that you liked it. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Keri

      May 3, 2022 at 1:02 am

      5 stars
      This was just perfect for our BBQ!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:24 am

        Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Jamie

      May 3, 2022 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      I love the heat in this cocktail!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:23 am

        You and me both. It’s delcious!

        Reply
    11. Joy

      May 4, 2022 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      precise details and instructions. Delicious recipe

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:23 am

        So glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

        Reply
    12. Tammy

      May 4, 2022 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 10:22 am

        Yes. Just in time. 😉 Cheers.

        Reply
    13. Jan

      May 4, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      I am looking forward to trying this

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 4, 2022 at 3:05 pm

        I hope you do. You won’t regret it!

        Reply

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