Spicy Michelada with Chili Rim
A tangy, spicy Mexican beer cocktail with a crispy chili-lime rim and a savory, citrusy kick. Served ice-cold with tortilla chips and salsa verde on the side.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 1g

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Ingredients
- 24 oz Mexican lager beer (like Corona or Modelo)
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Valentina or Tabasco)
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili powder (tajín or dried chili blend)
- 1.5 cups ice
Instructions
- 1
Pour chili powder onto a small plate. Cut the lime in half and rub the cut edge around the rim of a tall glass.
- 2
Press the wet rim into the chili powder until coated. Fill the glass with ice.
- 3
Pour hot sauce and soy sauce into the glass. Top with beer, filling to the rim.
- 4
Squeeze the remaining lime half into the drink and stir gently with a spoon.
- 5
Serve immediately with tortilla chips and salsa verde on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- tall glass (12 oz or larger)
- small plate
- bar spoon or long spoon
- knife
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