Learn how to make a delicious and refreshing Michelada cocktail with a spicy Tajin twist. This classic Mexican beer cocktail is made with a combination of beer, lime juice, tomato juice, and a variety of seasonings, including Tajin, a tangy and spicy chili-lime seasoning. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing drink any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce bottle of Mexican lager beer
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup tomato juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
- Ice
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Tajin seasoning, for rimming the glass
Directions
- Rim a tall glass with Tajin seasoning by wetting the rim with a lime wedge and dipping it into a plate of Tajin seasoning.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a separate glass or container, mix together the lime juice, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Tajin seasoning.
- Pour the mixture over the ice in the glass.
- Slowly pour the beer into the glass, allowing it to mix with the other ingredients.
- Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Interesting Facts
Michelada is a popular Mexican beer cocktail that is often enjoyed as a hangover cure.
Tajin seasoning is a popular Mexican seasoning made with chili peppers, lime, and salt. It adds a tangy and spicy flavor to the Michelada.
The word 'Michelada' is a combination of two Spanish words: 'Michel' (a common nickname for Miguel, a traditional Mexican male name) and 'helada' (meaning 'cold' or 'icy').