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From spicy margaritas to horchata, there are several beverages with roots in Latin America that have steadily gained ground on drink menus at restaurants throughout the world. According to the staff at Don Rigo, with locations in Cincinnati and Amelia, OH, michelada is a popular pick for beer lovers who want to elevate their taste buds. Below, they explain what’s in the beverage.

Margarita & Mexican Beer Aficionados Explain What’s in a Michelada

How Is the Drink Created?

From salty to tart, an eclectic collection of ingredients is used to create the michelada. The list often includes sea salt, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Mexican beer, and tomato juice. To create the concoction, first, add sea salt to a small dish and cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice in another small dish.

Cincinnati-Amelia-Ohio-margaritasTab the rim of the glass in the lime juice and coat it with the salt. Next, fill the glass with two ounces of lime juice, two teaspoons of hot sauce, one teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, a few ounces of tomato juice, and the Mexican beer of your choosing. Modelo™, Tecate™, and Corona™ are common options. 

Why Opt for the Drink?

Michelada offers a welcome alternative to the average brew or beer-based cocktail. Because the drink features several ingredients used in Mexican cooking, the beverage can complement and add to the flavor profile of a wide range of dishes.

If you’re craving authentic Mexican food in Cincinnati or Amelia, visit Don Rigo today. Beyond michelada, the restaurant also serves margaritas, imported beer, tequila shots, and more cocktails and bubbly brews. To ask about happy hour deals and lunch specials, call the Amelia location at (513) 718-0035 or the Cincinnati outpost at (513) 233-9200. You can also visit the Mexican restaurant online for a complete list of house beverages served in the cantina. Don’t forget to like them on Facebook for updates.

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