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Classic Michelada

Ice-cold Mexican beer dressed up with lime, hot sauce, and a spicy chili-salt rim. Tangy, savory, and dangerously drinkable—ready in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
145
Protein
1g
Classic Michelada
refreshingcasualmexicanvegetarianveganweeknightpartysummer

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rim a cold glass with a lime wedge, then coat the wet rim with chili powder mixed with salt.

  2. Step 2

    Fill the glass three-quarters full with ice cubes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce into the glass, then top with the cold beer until full.

  4. Step 4

    Squeeze the remaining lime half into the glass and stir gently to combine.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately with a lime wedge and a straw.

Tools you’ll need

  • highball glass or pint glass
  • bar spoon or long spoon
  • small plate (for chili-salt rim)

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