Spicy Citrus Lager

This invigorating Michelada cocktail recipe combines the crispness of Mexican lager with the zesty flavors of lime, hot sauce, and muddled orange, all finished with a touch of sea salt for a refreshing kick. Perfect for a sunny day or as a lively start to any event.

Spicy Citrus Lager

A refreshing Michelada cocktail with Mexican lager, lime juice, hot sauce, muddled orange, and a pinch of sea salt.

4.40 from 17 votes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz lime juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 orange slices
  • 1/4 oz hot sauce, preferably Tapatío
  • 1 bottle or can of Mexican lager

Instructions

  1. Rim a chilled pint glass with salt or Tajín. Fill with ice.
  2. In a shaker, muddle lime juice, simple syrup, sea salt, orange slices, and hot sauce, then shake with ice.
  3. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  4. Top with Mexican lager.