Top it off with a salty rim and it’s ideal for anytime: brunch, cocktails on the patio, or a dinner of shrimp tacos. As two cocktail experts, we love the zingy, hoppy flavor of this drink paired with a salty rim. It also couldn’t be easier to mix up, making it one of our top picks for laid-back entertaining! Another cervesa preparada is called the Michelada, which is very similar. But the standard definition is that the Chelada features Mexican lager with lime, where the Michelada is like a Bloody Mary made with beer. Here’s what you’ll need for a Chelada:
Mexican lager beer (like Sol, Corona, Modelo, or other) Lime juice Fine sea salt and Old Bay or tajin, for the rim
Place equal parts fine salt and Old Bay or tajin on a plate. Old Bay is an American spice blend that packs a powerful punch. Use purchased or homemade. Or for a more traditional Mexican vibe use tajin, a popular chili, lime and salt blend. Cut a wedge in a lime to wet the glass rim. This is much easier than using your finger! Just cut a notch in the lime and run it around the edge. Dip the outer edge of the glass in the salt. All you want is the outer edge of the glass, not the inside where it can fall in the drink. Shake off any loose salt into the sink.
Add the lime juice first. This recipe has just enough lime juice to add a zing, but not so much that it overwhelms the delicate beer flavor. Consider using clear ice for a polished look! Clear ice is ice you can make at home that’s perfectly crystal clear, instead of cloudy like normal ice. It’s easy to make and makes your cocktails look like they’re from a fancy bar. Here’s How to Make Clear Ice at home. Pour in the beer: and that’s it! Use your favorite Mexican-style lager.
Tacos: Try all our tacos recipes, especially fish tacos or shrimp tacos Chips & salsa: Warm tortilla chips are where it’s at Guacamole: Homemade guacamole is fabulous with a Chelada Queso or bean dip: Try our 5-minute bean dip or easy refried bean dip
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