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How to serve Michelada beer cocktail 4 fun ways

Published: June 14, 2019 | Last updated: June 14, 2019 31 Comments

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Michelada is a unique and refreshing beer cocktail for summer. It’s a beer version of Bloody Mary made with tomato juice, beer, and spices. Learn how to serve Michelada with 4 different fun garnishes this summer.

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This post first appeared on Imagelicious on May 22, 2017. It is now updated with more information and a video.

Contrary to common belief that all Russians drink vodka or at least some kind of hard liquor, this is not true. At least not for me.

If I had to drink something strong, Tequila would be the spirit of choice. I am not much of a cocktail drinker either.

I prefer savoury and bitter flavours to sweet. Something refreshing and easy drinking, like the Sparkling Campari Orange or Bloody Mary.

A few years ago at some all inclusive vacation I ordered Bloody Mary. It wasn’t good. It was strong, it was bitter (in a bad way). I couldn’t drink it. The bartender was good and asked me what was wrong. “Wait,” he said, “I’ll make you a different kind of Bloody Mary. You’ll like!”

And a few minutes later he presented me with another glass that looked eerily similar to the first that I refused. It tasted different. It tasted light, refreshing, delicious.

That was the first time I tried Michelada or a beer version of Bloody Mary. Since then I order it often on vacations.

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How to make Michelada

Michelada is made with either clamato juice or tomato juice, although after some research online I found out that juice is actually optional. The base of the drink is beer with lime juice and various spices.

Some prefer more beer and less juice, some change those proportions. I love my Michelada to be half tomato juice and half light beer. I add juice of half a lime or lemon, a few dashes of tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and, of course, salt and pepper on the rim of the glass.

Ingredients to make Michelada Beer Cocktail

  • Tomato juice (feel free to use Clamato juice if you’d like)
  • Light beer for a light tasting Michelada or dark beer for a stronger Michelada Beer Cocktail
  • Lemon juice or lime juice
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fun garnishes

Here I’ll show you how to serve Michelada with 4 fun different garnishes. Surprise your loved ones this Father’s Day with one (or more) of these refreshing drinks. It’s a drink and appetizer in one!

Shrimp Cocktail Michelada

Michelada with Shrimp cocktail garnish.

 

 

Ingredients: cooked and peeled shrimp, cucumber, lemon zest.

Alternate the shrimp and chunks of cucumber on a wooden skewer. For a fun twist dip each shrimp into cocktail sauce. Serve with lemon.

Bacon & Eggs Michelada

Michelada with Bacon and Egg garnish.

Ingredients: crisp bacon, boiled egg, piece of toast.

Fry bacon to your desired doneness (I like mine super crispy). Boil eggs (use my method for super easy Instant Pot No Peel Hard Boiled Eggs). On a skewer add a small piece of toast, piece of bacon, quarter of an egg and repeat. Serve with a piece of crispy bacon.

Caprese Tomato Salad Michelada

Michelada with Tomato and Bocconcini cheese garnish.

Ingredients: cherry tomatoes, bocconcini cheese, basil, cucumber.

Alternate cherry tomatoes and bocconcini on a wooden skewer. To make this into a Caprese salad add some basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve with a long cucumber spear. If you love Caprese Salad, then you should try my One-Pot Caprese Macaroni and Cheese, it’s super delicious and easy.

Charcuterie & Cheese Michelada

Michelada with charcuterie and cheese garnish.

Ingredients: mix of various deli meats, cheese cubes, rye bread, olives/pickles.

Add some rye bread and various deli meats and cubes of cheese to a skewer. Use different flavours and textures such as smoked cheddar, edam, gouda, oven smoked turkey and salami. For an authentic charcuterie taste spread some grainy mustard on the bread and add olives. Serve with spicy pepperette.

Do you have other ideas for fun garnishes? I’d love to hear them!!!

More drink recipes:

  • Festive and refreshing Sparkling Campari Orange cocktail
  • Refreshing Watermelon Mimosa (with non-alcoholic option)
  • Sinfully Good Peanut Butter Iced Coffee

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Michelada is a unique and refreshing beer cocktail for summer. It's a beer version of Bloody Mary made with tomato juice, beer, and spices. Learn how to serve Michelada Beer Cocktail with 4 different fun garnishes this Father's Day!
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Basic Michelada Recipe

Michelada is a unique and refreshing beer cocktail for summer. It's a beer version of Bloody Mary made with tomato juice, beer, and spices. This is the recipe for Basic Michelada. Learn how to serve Michelada with 4 different fun garnishes this Father's Day by reading tips above.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beer, drink
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 1
Calories 41kcal
Author Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tomato juice
  • 2 ounces your favourite refreshing beer
  • 1/2 lime juice
  • 5 drops tabasco (or to taste)
  • 5 drops worcestershire (vegan or non-vegan, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • ice

Instructions

  • On a saucer mix salt and pepper.
  • Juice half a lime.
  • Use the leftover lime wedge rub it all over the rim of the glass.
  • Dip the rim of the glass in the salt and pepper mixture making sure that it gets all over the rim.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Add tomato juice, lime juice, a few drops of tabasco, and worcestershire sauce.
  • Top with beer.
  • Add one of the 4 fun garnishes as described above and enjoy.

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Notes

There's really no need to measure tomato juice and beer for this Michelada recipe. The idea is the you use half tomato juice and half beer.
 
I don't add extra salt and pepper to the cocktail as I find there's enough spice on the rim of the glass but if you like saltier drink then by all means add some to the cocktail. Some even add soy sauce.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1352mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 14.1mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Nutrition Facts
Basic Michelada Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 1352mg56%
Potassium 170mg5%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 255IU5%
Vitamin C 14.1mg17%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Milena | Craft Beering says

    May 30, 2017 at 9:53 am

    Yum! Wouldn’t mind one of these for breakfast even though it’s not yet the weekend:)

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 31, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      The one with Bacon and Egg is totally breakfast appropriate!

      Reply
  2. Kelli Shallal says

    May 24, 2017 at 12:46 am

    5 stars
    Kelli@hungryhobby

    What great drink ideas! I’m not a huge fan of tomato juice but these drinks are persuading me to reunite my tastebuds to tomato juice! My fav is the shrimp and cucumber garnish 🙂

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      You could try this with Clamato juice or V8. Or, actually with no juice at all, just beer, lime, spices!

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    I don’t drink alcohol but these are definitely some unique and creative combinations you have come up with here! Love the styling!

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Thank you very much!!

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    What fun ideas!!! I love that this is combining a bloody mary and beer .. and what amazing garnishes… these would be the hit of any brunch or party..

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Yes, it’s totally great way to serve a lighter version of bloody mary at brunch!

      Reply
  5. ManilaSpoon says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t drink beer or alcohol but you surely had some creative spin on these lovely beer cocktail! I bet this would be a big hit at any summer party!

    Reply
  6. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:04 am

    5 stars
    I am totally fascinated by this drink. I’m not a vodka drinker or a beer drinker. Interestingly enough my Hubby loves a spicy bloody Mary I wonder if I would order this sometimes when I’m with him and let him have his regular Bloody Mary and I could have a Michelada. Now, I need to ask, how do you pronounce the name of the drink??

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Try this cocktail – it may surprise you even if you are not a beer drinker. It’s pronounced like the name Michelle but with ‘ada’ in the end

      Reply
  7. Renz says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:25 am

    My gosh. These are some gorgeous cocktails. I’ve never had Michelada now I def want to try it.

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thank you! Yes, try it – it’s really good!

      Reply
  8. Christine McMichael says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:18 am

    Your photos are GORGEOUS! These cocktails look beautiful. Perfectly refreshing for hot summer weather! Saving these for later!

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      Thank you very much 🙂 And yes, the cocktail is really refreshing. I had it again yesterday

      Reply
  9. Molly Kumar says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    Omg, all 4 of them looks soooo good!! We love Michelada in summers and I’d totally try these versions…,.simce I’m abscon fan, I’ll start with bacon-egg combination first !

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Haha – that spicy salty rim of the glass and crispy bacon were an excellent combo!

      Reply
  10. Veena Azmanov says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:17 am

    5 stars
    Now that is so cool. Love how you served this beer up. I can’t decide which is my favorite but I’m definitely going to try this soon.

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Thanks, Veena! I took inspiration from how Bloody Marys are served now with lots of different “appetizers” and this drink is fun for summer and for Father’s Day!

      Reply
  11. Jodi @ Create Kids Club says

    May 23, 2017 at 7:12 am

    This is my kind of Bloody Mary! I always like the first few sips, but then it’s jus too much. The lightened up version sounds great!

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Totally! I have exactly the same issue – regular Bloody Mary is a bit too much but this version is just right!

      Reply
  12. Priya Srinivasan says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:55 am

    Wow, love how you have served it in four different ways! 🙂 Looks like a fun drink and with all these fun garnishes it will be a great hit in a fun party!

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Thank you! I wanted to make this drink fun and “Father’s Day Approved”

      Reply
  13. Adriana Lopez Martn says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:42 am

    5 stars
    I enjoy micheladas a lot I am Mexican so this cocktail is very close to my heart. Would have never occurred to me to serve it as a bloody mary but it works. Nice pairings.

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Yes, I took inspiration from how Bloody Marys are often served for brunches now

      Reply
  14. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    May 22, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    I’ve never heard of mixing beer with tomato juice before. It’s an interesting idea and it sounds like it has an intriguing taste. I love tomato juice so the juice wouldn’t make it any farther than my mouth.

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:44 am

      Until I had this a few years ago I also have not heard of this but it’s really good!

      Reply
  15. Pam says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    I have heard of Bloody Mary’s before but I have never heard of a Michelada. I love the charcuterie garnish idea.

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:44 am

      It was also a surprise for me when I had it but it’s so light and refreshing

      Reply
  16. Amanda says

    May 22, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    5 stars
    These are the most unique garnishes for beer cocktails I’ve ever seen! The shrimp is the one that would appeal most to me.

    Reply
    • Julia says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:44 am

      Yea, I took inspiration from Bloody Mary and how they are served with lots of garnishes for brunch now

      Reply

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