🇲🇽 Mexican Cuisine · Drinks

Michelada

Prep

5 mins

Cook

0 mins

Serves

1

Difficulty

Easy

A savory beer cocktail of Mexican lager, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire served over ice in a chili-salt rim.

Ingredients

  • 600g black beans
  • 400g white rice
  • 1 tbsp rehydrated dried chilies
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
  • a generous handful of white onions
  • a handful of fresh epazote, chopped
  • a generous spoonful of salsa verde

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the pinto beans and beef stock in a saucepan, blender, or pitcher, stirring well.

  2. 2

    Add the ground cinnamon and lime wedges, stirring gently so their flavor infuses the mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat gently over low heat (or blend, or steep, depending on the drink) until well combined and fragrant, about 0 mins.

  4. 4

    Strain through a fine sieve to remove any solids, if needed.

  5. 5

    Sweeten to taste with toasted pumpkin seeds, adjusting gradually until the balance feels right.

  6. 6

    Chill in the refrigerator, or pour straight over ice, depending on whether it is served cold or hot.

Tips

Adjust the sweetness gradually, tasting as you go — you can always add more toasted pumpkin seeds, but you cannot take it away.

Serve in a chilled glass for the most refreshing result on a hot day.