Three Ways: Michelada Recipes
The Michelada seems to be on a quest to become the next brunch beverage of choice. With a typical build of beer and tomato juice, along with savory and spicy sauces, the Michelada strikes a strong resemblance to the Bloody Mary. However, its lower ABV and lighter character from the beer make it a drink worth riffing on regardless of the time of day. Here are three Michelada recipes that honor the traditional makeup while adding a bespoke flair.
La Contenta Michelada
3 oz. fresh orange juice
4 oz. fresh cucumber juice
4 oz. fresh lime juice
3 to 4 oz. Cholula or Valentina hot sauce
4 barspoons of salt (more or less depending on preference)
1 bottle Mexican lager
Glass: pint
Garnish: rim glass with Tajín and salt, lemon wheel
Add all ingredients except the lager to a pitcher. Add a scoop of ice and stir, then divide into four pint glasses rimmed with Tajín and salt. Pour a bottle of Mexican lager into each glass and top with a lemon wheel.
Alex Valencia, La Contenta, New York City
Mango Michelada
1 1/2 oz. mango purée
1 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
1/4 to 1/2 oz. Valentina hot sauce
Few pinches of salt
1 bottle Mexican lager
Glass: pint
Garnish: rim with mango chamoy and Tajín
Rim a pint glass with mango chamoy and Tajín and fill with ice. Add all the ingredients except the lager. Stir to combine and top with your favorite Mexican lager (Los Conejos prefers Carta Blanca). Keep a bottle of your preferred hot sauce on hand for an extra kick
Giovanni Martinez, Los Conejos, Albuquerque
All Day Baby’s Drama Michelada
2 oz. of Clamato
1/2 oz. of “Michi Mix” (equal parts Maggi seasoning and Tapatio hot sauce)
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
1 bottle Mexican lager
Glass: pint
Garnish: rim with chamoy and “Drama Salt,” serve with 2 lime wedges
Dip the rim of a cold pint glass into chamoy and then into some “Drama Salt” (6 parts Tajín, 2 parts smoked sea salt, 1 part chipotle powder). Add all the ingredients except the lager. Stir, then top with 1 bottle of Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, or your favorite Mexican lager. Add 3 to 4 ice cubes and serve with lime wedges.
Jorge Figueroa, All Day Baby, Los Angeles
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