Mike's Hot Honey Michelada
- Prep Time
5 Minutes - Difficulty
Easy - Servings
2
Ingredients
- A light Mexican lager, like Tecate or Modelo (12oz bottle)
- ⅔ cup Clamato juice
- ¾ teaspoon Tajin seasoning (or chili powder)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus a sliced lime for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Mike’s Hot Honey
- Soy sauce
- Hot sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt
- Ice
Instructions
The Cocktail That'll Make Your Taste Buds Do the Salsa
Hey there, flavor adventurers! Get ready to meet the drink that's about to become your new weekend hero. This isn't just a beer cocktail – this is a Mike's Hot Honey Michelada that turns your ordinary beverage into a fiesta in a glass!
Why This Drink is Pure Magic
Picture this: You're craving something that's part cocktail, part flavor explosion, and 100% delicious. The michelada has been a Mexican favorite for ages, but we're taking it to a whole new level with that signature Mike's Hot Honey kick. It's like a flavor vacation without leaving your living room!
Cocktail Crafting: Fiesta Edition
Step 1: The Spicy Rim Situation
- Grab a saucer
- Mix kosher salt with Tajin (or chili powder)
- Pro move: Use a lime wedge to wet the glass rim
- Dip and twist for that perfect spicy rim
Pro Tip: Rim Mastery
- Don't be shy – coat that rim generously!
- The spice rim is like the red carpet for your cocktail
Step 2: The Flavor Foundation
- Half-fill your glasses with ice
- Mix Mike's Hot Honey with fresh lime juice
- Watch that honey dissolve into liquid gold
Step 3: Sauce Symphony
- Add Clamato juice
- Drop in soy sauce, hot sauce, and Worcestershire
- These are your flavor superheroes
The Grand Finale
- Pour in that crisp Mexican lager
- Top with a lime wedge
- Drizzle extra Mike's Hot Honey (because why not?)
Flavor Playground: Mix It Up!
Spice Seekers
- Extra hot? Add more Mike's Hot Honey
- Feeling adventurous? Experiment with different hot sauces
Beer Experimenters
- Try different Mexican lagers
- Non-alcoholic beer works too!
- Make it your own flavor adventure
Food Pairing Magic
This michelada is looking for delicious friends:
- Tacos (obviously!)
- Nachos
- Ceviche
- Anything with a Mexican vibe
Bonus Hack: Mike's Hot Honey Chili Lime Nuts
- Roast mixed nuts
- Drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey
- Sprinkle with lime zest
- Instant party snack!
Share the Cocktail Love
Mixed this epic drink? Snap a pic, tag @MikesHotHoney, and show the world how you're bringing the sweet heat to happy hour!
Drizzle. Shake. Sip. Repeat. 🍯🍺🌶️
Drink responsibly, flavor adventurously.
