Michelada (Mexican Beer)

Submitted for Zaar World Tour 2005. Michelada takes its name from a Spanish slang term for cold beer. The lime juice adds a nice zing to the beer whereas the Worcestershire and Tabasco add an interesting depth to the taste. From a special issue of Saveur called The Best of Tex-Mex Cooking.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

•  kosher salt or   margarita salt
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (Mexican, such as Corona or Pacifico)
• 1 -2  dash Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian brands are available)
• 1 -2  dash Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄2 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Dip rims of 2 tall chilled glasses into a saucer of water, shake off excess, then dip rims into a saucer of salt.
2. Fill each glass halfway with ice, then about one-third full with lime juice, and top off each with beer.
3. Add Worcestershire and Tabasco to each. Garnish with lime wedges.