Michelada (Mexican beer cocktail)

 

Method 1

Ingredients

1 tsp salt

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 slice lime, plus juice of ½ lime

ice

3 shakes hot sauce

Mexican lager

STEP 1

Mix 1 tsp each salt, chilli powder and black pepper on a plate. Wipe the rim of the glass with a slice of lime and roll in the spice mix. Add ice, juice ½ lime and 3 shakes hot sauce, then top up with Mexican lager.

Method 2

To make a classic Michelada, you will need the following ingredients:

- Mexican beer (such as Tecate or Corona)

- Lime juice

- Worcestershire sauce

- Hot sauce (such as Tabasco)

- Tajin seasoning (or salt and chili powder)

- Ice

- Lime wedges for garnish

Here's a simple recipe to follow:

1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip the rim into Tajin seasoning (or salt and chili powder).

2. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

4. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime.

5. Add a few dashes of hot sauce, adjust to taste.

6. Pour in the Mexican beer.

7. Give it a gentle stir.

8. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.