Description
Mexican beer meets zesty spice in this Michelada Cubana, delivering a bold cocktail experience that dances between refreshing and intense. Perfectly balanced flavors invite beer enthusiasts to explore a tantalizing blend of lime, hot sauce, and crisp cerveza that defines Cuban mixology.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cold Mexican lager beer (12 ounces / 355 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup Clamato juice or tomato juice (4 ounces / 118 milliliters)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice (0.5 ounces / 15 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (4.93 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (4.93 milliliters)
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (2.46 milliliters)
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt (1/16 teaspoon / 0.36 grams)
- Tajín seasoning or chili powder (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Prepare a chilled beer mug by coating the rim with lime juice, then dip into Tajín or chili powder to create a zesty seasoned edge.
- Layer the bottom of the glass with salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice, creating a flavor-packed foundation.
- Slowly pour Clamato juice or tomato juice into the glass, allowing it to blend with the initial sauce mixture.
- Carefully tilt the glass while adding cold beer, ensuring a smooth integration of ingredients with minimal foam formation.
- Gently stir the mixture to harmonize flavors while preserving the beer’s natural carbonation.
- Garnish with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus brightness.
- Experiment with sauce quantities to personalize the drink’s heat and tanginess, exploring the balance between Clamato and tomato juice variations.
Notes
- Try different beer styles like lager, pilsner, or Mexican beer for unique flavor profiles.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce to control salt intake for health-conscious drinkers.
- Opt for fresh lime juice instead of bottled for a brighter, more vibrant citrus taste that elevates the overall drink.
- Create a virgin version by replacing beer with non-alcoholic beer or sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg