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Michelada

Recipe by Connie Veneracion
Chelada is a mixture of beer and lime served in a salt-rimmed chilled glass, margarita-style. If spices or seasonings are added to the basic mix, it’s a michelada. Since our drink was sprinkled with cayenne powder, it definitely falls under the michelada category.
For best results, chill the glasses for at least 30 minutes before preparing the drink.
Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 2 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 glasses
Michelada
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon salt plus more to sprinkle into the glasses
  • 1 can / bottle good-quality beer
  • 1 lime or lemon halved
  • 2 pinches cayenne powder
  • 2 lime or lemon slices to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Spread the salt in a saucer.
  • Wet the rims of the chilled glasses with a little water then dip in salt.
  • Squeeze the juice of half a lime or lemon into each glass. Sprinkle in a little salt. Add lots of ice.
  • Drop a lime or lemon slice into each glass.
  • Divide the beer between the two glasses.
  • Sprinkle with cayenne powder and enjoy!

Notes

Based on a recipe from Matador Network.
Updated from a recipe originally published in April 30, 2013
Keyword Beer, Cocktails
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Published: March 24, 2021 • Last modified: October 5, 2021 ♥ Cocktails, Happy Hours, Ice Cold Drinks, It's Summer, Viva Mexico!

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