Mezcal Michelada
A smoky Mexican beer cocktail — mezcal added to the classic tomato-lime-spice beer blend for an extra kick of agave smoke and spirit. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1 oz Mezcal
- 4 oz Mexican lager beer
- 2 oz Tomato juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 3 dashes Hot sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch Tajin seasoning
- lime wedge (garnish) garnish
- Tajin rim (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with elote (Mexican street corn), chilaquiles, or spicy carnitas—this cocktail bridges beer and spirit traditions, perfect for bold, savory Mexican street food.
Instructions
Rim a highball glass with Tajin seasoning by wetting the rim with lime and dipping in Tajin
Fill the glass with ice
Add mezcal, tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce
Stir to combine
Top with Mexican lager beer
Stir gently once more
Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
The mezcal adds a smoky depth that elevates the standard Michelada into something special Use a light Mexican lager like Corona, Modelo Especial, or Pacifico Perfect for brunch or as a hair-of-the-dog remedy