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Michelada Preparada
Summer 2023
Ask for a Michelada Preparada anywhere in Mexico and chances are you’ll get a version sporting Clamato juice. Closer to the U.S. border, Americans will ask for a Red Eye, where it’s synonymous with a miche made with tomato juice. Whatever you call it, it’s delicious. And two drinks in one—heavy on the juice and seasonings at first, then as you top it up with the remains of the suds, more beer-forward. Customize it by swapping out some of the lime juice for pickled jalapeño brine, or the Worcestershire for soy, or add it all for an OTT version that has your name alone on it. Try this version first!
Makes 1 drink
Rim a frozen beer mug with Tajín seasoning. Fill two thirds full with ice. Add 1 oz lime juice, a pinch of Tajín, 1/4 oz each Worcestershire and Mexican hot sauce, preferably Cholula, and 3 oz Clamato or tomato juice; stir. Using a chilled 355-mL can or bottle of Mexican-style lager, preferably Ace Hill Mexican Style Lager (LCBO 31452, 6 pk), pour a little beer overtop, stir once more, then fill to the rim with beer. Garnish with a lime wheel. Serve remaining beer in the bottle or can alongside.
Makes 1 drink
