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Michelada

Michelada is an alcoholic cocktail built on Beer. It leans savory, tart and spicy. Built and served in a Pint Glass. Expect about 2.3% ABV and roughly 174 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic2.3% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

174 kcalCalories
2.3%ABV
30.4gSugar
35.4gCarbs
0.33Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 6 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 4 ozBeerBase Spirit
  • 4 ozTomato JuiceJuice
  • 1 tblspLime JuiceJuice
  • DashHot SauceOther
  • DashWorcestershire SauceModifier
  • DashSoy SauceOther

How to Make It

  1. Mix the beer with tomato juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, or hot sauce.
  2. Served In a chilled, salt-rimmed glassServe

How to Serve

Glass
Pint Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SavoryTartSpicy

Supporting notes

UmamiCitrusHotSalty

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Low ABV
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • BrunchSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • Game DaySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • Taco NightSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

Food pairings

BrunchTacosSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

VeganVegetarian
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Tomato Juice4 oz

V8 Cocktail JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount and check salt/spice balance.
What changes
V8 cocktail juice can replace tomato juice in savory drinks, but it adds a broader vegetable flavor.

Lime Juice1 tblsp

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Michelada?
The Michelada is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Pint Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 2.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 174 calories.
What does a Michelada taste like?
Michelada has a flavour profile featuring Savory, Tart, Spicy, Umami. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Michelada?
Michelada pairs well with Brunch, Tacos, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Michelada?
The Michelada has an ABV of approximately 2.3%. That's approximately 0.33 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 174 kcal, 30.4g sugar, 35.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Michelada typically served?
Michelada is often suggested for Brunch, Game Day, Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Michelada?
If you enjoy Michelada, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Michelada at home?
Yes. The Michelada uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Pint Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Michelada with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.