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Michelada Cubana
Summer 2023
A murky brown version known as a Michelada Cubana in some parts of Mexico, and simply a Michelada or Chelada in others, contains neither Clamato nor tomato juice. Instead, it relies on a combination of brown pantry sauces, each bringing a different spin to the same requisite ingredient, sodium. The quantities here are a good starting point, but are by no means quintessential—there are as many correct versions as there are miche drinkers. Customize to your liking once you’ve given this balanced version a go.
Makes 1 drink
Rim a frozen beer mug with salt. Fill two thirds full with ice. Add 1 1/2 oz lime juice, 1 to 2 dashes Mexican hot sauce and 1/4 oz each Worcestershire, Maggi and soy sauces. Using a chilled 355-mL can or bottle of Mexican lager, preferably Modelo Especial (LCBO 418590, 6 pk), pour a little beer overtop, stir, then fill to the rim with beer. Serve remaining beer in the bottle or can alongside.
Makes 1 drink
