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Michelada

By Eben Freeman

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MicheladaElizabeth Perrin

This adaptation of a classic Mexican beer-based cocktail was created by Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor Restaurant in New York City. For authenticity, Freeman suggests using Pico Piquin pepper sauce, Valentina salsa picante, and Modelo Especial lager. However, he notes that each region in Mexico employs different products, so other brands can be substituted.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon piquin pepper
1/4 teaspoon salsa picante
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) can Mexican lager, chilled
Garnish: lime wedge

Preparation

  1. In tall beer glass, stir together pepper sauce, salsa, lime juice, salt, and lager. Garnish with lime and serve immediately.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBeerMexicanLatin AmericanLimeCitrusFruitBrunchEasyQuickEpicurious
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