Shrimp michelada

The Chelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that’s easy shrimp michelada refreshing! This irresistible drink pairs lager with lime juice and a salt rim.

The Chelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that’s easy and refreshing! There are a few types of this popular beer cocktail: best guess is that it came to be in the 1960’s. But know one knows for sure. 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. 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.

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.

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.