I had a Michelada for the first time at a Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn. The idea sounded odd to me...mixing tomato juice and beer? But on that hot sunny day it was downright refreshing. The lime juice is key here, and adds to the refreshment. And if you're like me and sometimes find bloody marys to be too thick, this is a great remedy because the beer thins it out. Also, you're only drinking a portion of a beer in this cocktail, so it's great for sipping and knowing you won't be too tipsy afterwards. (If you want to increase the alcoholic punch in this drink, try adding a shot of vodka - you'll never taste it!) So grab your favorite bloody mary (may we recommend Walker's), a 6 pack of light beer, a few limes and get to mixing.
The Southern Michelada
- 2 oz Walkers Bloody Mary Mix
- 1/2 bottle abita light (or your favorite light beer)
- a generous squeeze of fresh lime
- hot sauce (optional)
- Fill a glass tumbler with ice
- Add 2 oz of Walker's Bloody Mary Mix
- Fill to the top with beer
- Finish with a generous squeeze of lime juice
- (Optional) If you prefer more spice, add a dash of hot sauce after the bloody mary mix and before the beer
