Mundo de Micheladas
More than just the "Mexican Bloody Mary"
The michelada is perhaps one of the most famous Mexican cocktails, ranking slightly below in popularity to the notorious margarita. A carne asada feels incomplete without at least one or five to wash down your meal. Often described as the "Mexican Bloody Mary," its base is pretty simple: your (traditionally light) beer of choice, tomato juice (preferably Clamato), lime juice, and hefty splash of hot sauce. The 🌶️spicier🌶️ the better! Also known as a red beer, chelada, or miche, its exact origins are unclear. A popular story tells of a cantina patron who may have been a general during the Mexican Revolution named Michel who would order a simplified version so often that others began to order it as well as "Michel's chelada". Like its popular cousin, the possible variations are endless as each person puts their own twist on the recipe. Most michelada drinkers will come up with their own tried and true version after many rounds of delicious experimentation. It's also not uncommon to see a michelada loaded up enough with so many different toppings it could almost be an entire meal on its own! #breakfastofchampions #justkidding #thatisalcoholism
Popular added ingredients and toppings include:
- salsa inglesa, or worcestershire sauce
- Maggi sauce
- soy sauce
- Tajin or preferred chile powder
- seasonings such as pepper or celery salt
- other types of fruit juice, like orange or pineapple
- pickle or olive brine
- chamoy dip to rim the glass
- olives
- celery stick
- pickles
- beef jerky
- shrimp and/or baby clams
- Sober Sunday? No worries. Agua mineral or club soda as a substitute for the beer works really well
If the idea of mixing your own perfect michelada seems intimidating, have no fear! Several big name Mexican beer companies now have their own ready-made, canned micheladas on the shelves. There are also different pre-made bottled mixes available, ready to be combined with your favorite beer. In this glorious age of techology, any one of these options is able to be delivered to your door with the click of a button! Find a delivery-friendly location near you below.