Jun 09 2026

Michelada Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

rum, mint, lime, and Sprite

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnishes

Method

Mixing the Drink

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a tall glass and fill it with ice cubes to chill.

  2. 2

    Add the Rum

    Pour 2 oz of rum over the ice in the glass.

  3. 3

    Add Lime Juice

    Squeeze in 1 oz of fresh lime juice into the glass.

  4. 4

    Add Mint Leaves

    Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their aroma and flavor.

  5. 5

    Top with Sprite

    Pour 6 oz of Sprite into the glass, filling it up. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Lime Wedge

    Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

  2. 7

    Add Mint Sprig

    Place a sprig of mint on top as a final garnish.

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