Michelada
The Michelada is a light beer cocktail, tart and bitter on the palate. Built and served in a pint glass.
- 2 min
- Pint glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 60 out of 100
- Sweet
- 19 out of 100
- Bitter
- 47 out of 100
- Herbal
- 34 out of 100
- Boozy
- 7 out of 100
How to make a Michelada
To make a Michelada, build in a pint glass: 4 oz beer, 4 oz tomato juice, ½ oz lime juice, 1 hot sauce, 1 worcestershire sauce and 1 soy sauce.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a pint glass: beer, tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.
- 2
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Beer, tomato juice and lime juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Michelada questions
What does a Michelada taste like, and is it sweet?
Not really: it's mostly tart and bitter. It's a light drink at about 2% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Michelada?
About 2% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
How do I make a pitcher of Micheladas?
For 6 drinks, mix 24 oz beer, 24 oz tomato juice and 3 oz lime juice, plus hot sauce, worcestershire sauce and soy sauce in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Michelada in?
A pint glass.