The Michelada, A Mexican Classic with a Twist

Who Invented Michelada and why?

The Michelada is a refreshing Mexican beverage that is perfect for a hot summer day. But who invented this delicious drink, and why?

Some say that the Michelada was invented in the early 1900s by a man named Michel Miramar. Miramar was a restaurant owner in the Mexican city of Tijuana, and he is credited with creating the first Michelada recipe.

Others say that the Michelada was actually invented in the 1940s by a man named Miguel Martinez. Martinez was a bartender at a popular bar in Mexico City called La Cerveceria de Insurgentes. He is said to have created the drink as a way to help customers cool down in the heat of the summer.

So, who really invented Michelada? We may never know for sure. But one thing is for sure: this refreshing beverage is enjoyed by people all over the world and today we bring you four different ways to craft a Michelada. 

Happy National Michelada Day!

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The Michelada Way

OG GANGSTA

But first, they do not mess with - OG version - of the Michelada. All the goodness of a bloody mary but with the light bubbly fizz of beer.

Ingredients: 

• Mexican Lager Beer - 1 pint
• Black pepper - 1 pinch
• Celery Salt - 1 pinch 
• Tobasco sauce - 2dash 
• Worcestershire sauce - 2dash 
• Tomato juice - 90ml / 3oz
• Lime juice - 15ml / 0.5oz

Glass:

Beer 

Garnish:

Lime wedge

Method:

Build

Steps:

Add all the ingredients (except beer) in a salt-rimmed beer glass and mix well

Fill the glass with chilled Mexican lager beer

Garnish with lime wedge.

CINCO DE MAYO

A colourful celebration, this variation has a zesty soul and a big hug

Juicy - fruity - vibrant

Ingredients: 

• Mexican Lager Beer - 1 pint
• Orange juice - 120ml / 4oz
• Salt - 1 pinch 
• Red chili powder - 1 pinch
• Orgeat syrup 15ml / 0.5oz
• Lime juice - 15ml / 0.5oz

Glass:

Beer 

Garnish:

Orange wedge

Method:

Build

Steps:

Add all the ingredients (except beer) in a salt chilled beer glass and mix well

Fill the glass with chilled mexican lager beer

Garnish with orange wedge.

MARIACHI MUSIC

Arriba folks, are you ready for some music? Foot tappingly good,  mexican flavour bombe awaits your gracious presence. What are ye waiting for

Spicy - fresh

Ingredients: 

• Mexican Lager Beer - 1 pint
• Cucumber - 3 slice
• Celery Salt - 1 pinch 
• GreenTabasco sauce - 3 dash 
• Worcestershire sauce - 2 dash
• Tomato juice - 90ml / 3oz 
• Lime juice - 15ml / 0.5oz

Glass:

Beer 

Garnish:

Cucumber slice

Method:

Build

Steps:

Muddle cucumber slices in a salt rimmed beer glass then Add all other ingredients (except beer) into the glass and mix well

Fill the glass with chilled mexican lager beer

Garnish with cucumber slice.

TRAVEL TO TULUM

White sand beaches, wind in your hair, the essence of Tulum inspires this variant. Salud!

Spicy - fruity - tangy

Ingredients: 

• Mexican Lager Beer - 1 pint
• Black pepper - 1 pinch
• Celery Salt - 1 pinch 
• Tabasco sauce - 2dash 
• Worcestershire sauce - 2dash
• Guava juice - 90ml / 3oz 
• Lime juice - 15ml / 0.5oz

Glass:

Beer 

Garnish:

Salt and red chili-coated Guava wedge

Method:

Build

Steps:

Add all the ingredients (except beer) in a salt-rimmed beer glass and mix well

Fill the glass with chilled Mexican lager beer

Garnish with salt and red chili-coated Guava wedge.