Corona Recipe

1. Chill the bottle

Place one bottle of Corona in the refrigerator for at least 30–60 minutes ahead of serving so it is well chilled. If you need it quickly, submerge the bottle in an ice-water mixture for 10–15 minutes.

2. Prepare the lime

Roll half a fresh lime on the counter with the palm of your hand to loosen juices. Cut the half-lime into a wedge if not already.

3. Optional salt rim

If you want a salted rim: rub the lime wedge around the outer lip of a chilled beer glass to moisten, then dip the rim into a small plate of salt so a light ring adheres. This is optional — Corona is often served directly from the bottle.

4. Add ice (optional bottle-in-glass method)

If serving in a glass and you prefer a very cold drink, add about 1 cup of fresh ice to a highball or pint glass. Note: many purists serve Corona straight from the bottle without ice.

5. Open and pour (bottle-in-glass) or serve bottle

Method A — Bottle served directly: With the bottle chilled, take the prepared lime wedge and squeeze it gently into the bottle’s neck, dropping the wedge in if desired. Serve immediately. Method B — Glass: Open the bottle and pour gently into the prepared glass over ice to preserve carbonation and avoid foaming. Squeeze the lime wedge over the poured beer and drop it into the glass or serve the wedge on the rim.

6. Final presentation

If you used the optional salt rim, present the glass with the salted edge and an extra lime wedge on the side. If served in the bottle, present the bottle with the lime inserted in the neck. Serve immediately while cold.

7. If you prefer more pronounced citrus, add the extra lime wedge after squeezing. Do not over-squeeze, which can add bitterness from the pith.