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Buffalo Ranch Michelada Recipe Easy Zesty Celery Salt Rim Guide

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A quick and easy michelada with a bold buffalo ranch twist and a zesty celery salt rim, perfect for warm days and social gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz cold light Mexican lager (Corona, Modelo Especial, or Pacifico recommended)
  • 4 oz tomato juice (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
  • 1 tbsp buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tsp buffalo wing sauce (for ranch mixture)
  • 2 tbsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (for rim)
  • Celery stalks (for garnish and stirring)
  • Lime wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Celery Salt Rim: In a small bowl, combine celery salt, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
  2. Rim the Glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a pint glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into the celery salt mixture to coat evenly. Set aside.
  3. Mix the Buffalo Ranch: Whisk together ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce until smooth.
  4. Combine the Base Ingredients: In the rimmed glass, pour tomato juice and fresh lime juice. Add buffalo wing sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, smoked paprika, and hot sauce if using. Stir gently.
  5. Add the Buffalo Ranch Mixture: Pour the buffalo ranch blend into the glass and stir gently to combine.
  6. Pour the Beer: Slowly pour cold light Mexican lager into the glass to preserve carbonation and create foam.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Add a celery stalk and lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Chill beer and glass before mixing. Pour beer slowly to preserve carbonation. Adjust heat by varying buffalo sauce and cayenne pepper. The celery salt rim mix can be stored in an airtight container for weeks. For dairy-free, use vegan ranch alternatives. For gluten-free, use gluten-free lager.

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