Spicy Michelada with Clamato and Lime
A bold and refreshing spicy michelada cocktail combining Clamato juice, fresh lime, and a light Mexican lager with a perfect balance of heat, salt, and citrus.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz light Mexican lager (Corona, Modelo, Pacifico, or favorite lager)
- 4 oz Clamato juice
- Juice of 1 lime (about 1 oz)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (Valentina or Cholula recommended, adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp soy sauce (optional)
- Kosher or sea salt for rimming the glass
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- Celery salt for rimming
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the glass: Mix salt, celery salt, and smoked paprika on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a highball glass and dip it into the salt mixture to coat.
- Add ice: Fill the glass about halfway with ice cubes.
- Mix the flavor base: Pour 4 oz Clamato juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and ½ tsp soy sauce into the glass. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the beer: Slowly add 12 oz of light Mexican lager to the glass. Stir gently once to combine without losing carbonation.
- Garnish and serve: Add lime wedges on the rim or inside the glass. Optionally add a celery stalk or pickled jalapeño.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Pour beer slowly to preserve carbonation. Adjust hot sauce to taste. If too salty or spicy, add more beer or lime juice to balance. The Worcestershire sauce adds essential umami depth—don’t skip it. Can substitute gluten-free beer or sparkling water for gluten-free or non-alcoholic versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 17
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 500700
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Protein: 1
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