This spicy beer drink originally comes from Northern Mexico, but can be found almost everywhere in the country. The name loosely translates to “my chilled beer” and is a perfect accompaniment to any Mexican snack like pambazos, tlayudas, nachos, pieces of enchilado, or guacamole dip. Serve these at your next Mexican fiesta for a truly authentic beverage.

The origins of the drink go back to the 1940’s when the practice of adding hot sauce and lime to beer became popular in Mexico.

Some grocery stores offer premade michelada mix that you can add to beer for an instant michelada. Most are garbage. You are much better off buying all the ingredients yourself and making your own michelada mix if you are planning on mixing many drinks. Fresher is better, so make your michelada mix as close to the time of serving if possible.