Michelada
A michelada is a spicy Mexican drink that's a traditional hangover cure. Tomato juice and beer are the primary ingredients but it's not complete without the lime and hot sauce.
Ingredients
For the salty spicy rim (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt, fine or coarse
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 lime wedge
For the michelada
- 2 tablespoons tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon store-bought or homemade hot sauce, or less to taste
- Ice cubes
- One (12-ounce) bottle cerveza (that is, a pale Mexican beer, nothing dark like Modelo or Dos Equis), chilled
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
Make the salty spicy rim (optional)
- On a small plate, stir together the salt and ancho chile powder. Slick the rim of a tall glass with the lime wedge by forcing the wedge onto the rim and running it around the perimeter. Then dip the rim in the salt mixture to coat it. Toss the spent lime wedge to the side and compost or reserve for another use.
Make the michelada
- Pour the tomato juice, lime juice, and hot sauce into a pitcher, or very tall glass, and stir to mix well. Divide the mixture among 2 glasses. Add enough ice cubes to each glass to fill it about 2/3 full. Gradually pour in the beer and serve with a lime wedge on the side. We think you can take it from here…although be sure to consume your michelada relatively quickly, before the ice has a chance to melt into a puddle and dilute your perfect proportions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3694mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g