Spicy Virgin Michelada
No need to drink responsibly with this non-alcoholic iteration of the classic Mexican beer cocktail.
Equipment
- 2 pint glasses
- 1 cocktail stirrer
- 1 shallow dish
Ingredients
For the rim
- 2 tsp chili lime seasoning see notes
- 1 slice lime
For the virgin michelada
- 1 alcohol-free beer any lager works - 12 oz
- 1 cup Clamato or tomato juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Maggi
- 1/2 tbsp Tabasco or more - up to you!
- (crushed) ice
For the garnish
- 1 slice lime see notes
Instructions
- Place the chili lime seasoning on a shallow dish. Wet the glass rims using the extra lime slice and dip in the seasoning to coat.
- Add half of the lime juice, Maggi/soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco/hot sauce to each glass. Stir.
- Add as much ice as you like. Pour in tomato/Clamato juice and top with alcohol-free beer. Stir again.
- Garnish the drink however you like. Cheers!
Notes
- Tajín brand chili lime seasoning works well for the rim, or make your own. You can also use a combo of cayenne powder and salt, or even just salt on its own.
- You can go as crazy as you want with the garnish. Classic options include lime slices, cucumber slices, cooked shrimp, spicy gummies and much more.