How to Make a Michelada (Spicy Beer)

Making a michelada is a great way to add some extra flavor and spice to your beer. This drink is ideal for celebrating Mexican-themed holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, or for enjoying with your favorite Mexican food.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Your favorite Mexican beer.
• Limes - about 3 for every 4 drinks you'll make
• Tabasco sauce
• Ice
• Salt

1. Salt the rim of the glass. There are two ways to do this: you can moisten the rim with water, or you can run a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and then dip it into a plate of salt.
2. Add ice to the glass. 3-4 cubes will do.
3. Pour about 3 drops of Tabasco over the ice. Use less if you're sensitive to spice and more if you're a big fan.
4. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the ice and Tabasco.
5. Pour your Mexican beer into the glass. Stir concoction lightly.
6. Garnish the rim with a sizeable wedge of lime. If desired, squeeze the lime into the drink. Take the first sip and enjoy your michelada!

Tips & Warnings

• Modelo Especial is the recommended beer for this drink, but any Mexican beer such as Corona, Tecate, Pacifico or Dos Equis will do.
• Serve this drink on Cinco de Mayo to your family and friends.
• To prepare a number of micheladas easily, set up an assembly line and then go step by step.
• If you're preparing micheladas for a crowd, go easy on the Tabasco since some might find it difficult to deal with the heat. If anyone wants a spicier drink, they can add a couple of drops of Tabasco and stir it in.