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This zesty, spicy Michelada Mix is perfect for a refreshing, savory beer cocktail. Just add your favorite cold Mexican lager and enjoy!
If you are not familiar, a michelada is a classic Mexican beer cocktail with countless regional variations— it’s also zesty, spicy, and incredibly refreshing. This michelada recipe is my tribute to a drink I’ve come to love through travel, friendships, and lots of trial and error. It’s based on traditional versions I’ve tasted through the years, especially the citrus-forward ones with a hit of umami from Maggi and Worcestershire. I know every michelada lover has their favorite mix, so I’m sharing mine from the varieties I’ve had through the years!
I love turning to this recipe for an easy, party-friendly cocktail. Make a big batch of this delicious drink for summer parties spent poolside. You can make the mix in a big pitcher, then store it in the refrigerator for a few hours or even a few days before you want to serve it. When your guests arrive, rim a few glasses with lime and Tajín seasoning, then add ice and top with the prepared mix and a cold beer like Corona or Modelo. This recipe will yield four to six drinks, but it’s easy enough to scale up for a crowd.
For the best flavor possible, use freshly squeezed lime juice and lemon juice rather than the bottled stuff. It will be brighter, fresher, and all around better. When shopping for hot sauce, look for Tapatio or Valentina, which are two of my favorite brands. If you can’t find them, feel free to use whatever hot sauce you have in your refrigerator. Cheers!
Ingredients:
- Clamato Juice
- Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Pepperoncini Juice
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Maggi Seasoning
- Celery Salt
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Hot Sauce
- Lime Wedges
- Tajín Seasoning
- Modelo Beer
step-by-step:
step one: make the michelada mix
In a pitcher, combine the Clamato juice, lime juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, maggi seasoning, celery salt, kosher salt, black pepper, and Tapatío. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust hot sauce or seasoning to your liking.
step two: Prep the Glasses
Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim in Tajín to coat.
step three: Assemble the Michelada
Fill each glass with ice. Pour about ½ cup of the Michelada mix into each glass (or to taste), then top with cold Modelo beer. Gently stir to combine.
step four: garnish and serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy immediately!
recipe faqs:
Similar to Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, this savory, umami-packed sauce is made with wheat protein and adds so much flavor to a dish.
Yes! You can make the mix without the beer a few days ahead of when you want to serve it.
I hope you and your friends love this Michelada Mix as much as I do! Comment below if you try it!
Looking for more summer cocktail ideas? Try these!
Michelada Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups Clamato juice
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon maggi seasoning
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Tapatíor Valentina, plus more to taste
For Serving:
- Lime wedges
- Tajín seasoning, for the rim
- Cold Modelo beer (or other Mexican lager)
Instructions
Make the Michelada Mix:
- In a pitcher, combine the Clamato juice, lime juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, maggi seasoning, celery salt, kosher salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust hot sauce or seasoning to your liking.
Prep the Glasses:
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim in Tajín to coat.
Assemble the Michelada:
- Fill each glass with ice. Pour about ½ cup of the Michelada mix into each glass (or to taste), then top with cold Modelo beer. Gently stir to combine.
Serve:
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography and styling by Eat Love Eats.
What is Maggi seasoning?
It’s a delicious sauce that’s similar to soy sauce or Worcestershire. You should be able to find it in your grocery store, but you can always use soy sauce as a substitute.
Is the maggi sauce you used the jugo sauce?
https://amzn.to/4kTkqXW here is the maggi seasoning/sauce I use.