Sep 05 2026
RestaurantsBar 430Michelada Recipe

Michelada Recipe

Inspired by Bar 430
Time8m
Serves1

Spotted Cow, house bloody mix, lime, tajin rim

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Ingredients

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Glass & Rim

Method

Glass & Rim

  1. 1

    Choose a tall pint or large beer glass (16–20 oz). Pour the Tajín onto a small shallow plate. If you prefer a slightly saltier rim, sprinkle the coarse salt into the Tajín and mix.

  2. 2

    Rub the lime wedge around the top rim of the glass to moisten it evenly.

  3. 3

    Invert the glass and gently press/roll the rim into the Tajín mixture until the rim is evenly coated. Set the glass aside.

Bloody Mix

  1. 4

    Combine Bloody Mix

    In a separate measuring cup or cocktail shaker without ice, add 4 oz house bloody mix and 1 oz fresh lime juice. Stir to combine.

  2. 5

    Add 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce, 3 dashes hot sauce (or to taste), and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly so the savory components are integrated. Taste and adjust hot sauce, lime, or saltiness if necessary.

Assembly & Serve

  1. 6

    If you prefer an extra-chilled drink, add 3–4 ice cubes to the prepared glass. Note: traditional micheladas are often served without ice; adding ice will dilute as it melts.

  2. 7

    Pour the prepared bloody mix into the rimmed glass.

  3. 8

    Slowly tilt the glass and pour 12 oz Spotted Cow beer (or similar cream ale) down the side to preserve carbonation and create a gentle mix. Pouring too quickly will foam excessively.

  4. 9

    Give the drink one gentle stir with a bar spoon or long spoon to integrate the beer and bloody mix without flattening the beer.

  5. 10

    Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim and serve immediately.

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