How To: Mix a Michelada drink, aka the Spicy Beer cocktail

Although it's a loosely defining term, the Michelada (or cerveza prepared) is a wonderful mix of beer, lime juice, hot sauce, and soy sauce. You would never think that these things can actually taste good together, but if that's the train of thought you have, you don't know what you're missing!

Maria Collins brings a taste of the Southwest to her spicy Michelada. You can make these with any beer you like, but it's best with ice-cold Mexican beer. Lots of fresh lime juice, a touch of soy sauce and Worcestershire, and as much hot sauce as you need to break a sweat, make a cocktail that's perfect for cookouts, picnics and parties.

INGREDIENTS:

For 1 cocktail

* kosher salt
* ice cubes
* juice of 1 lime
* 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp soy sauce (or Maggi Seasoning Sauce)
* 2-4 dashes of hot sauce or to taste
* 1 bottle ice-cold Mexican beer
* lime wedge for garnish
* freshly-cracked black pepper (optional)

For 4 Cocktails

* kosher salt
* ice cubes
* ½ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
* 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tbsp + 1 tsp soy sauce
* 1 tsp hot sauce or to taste
* 4 ice-cold Mexican beers
* lime wedge for garnish
* cracked black pepper (optional)

For 12 Cocktails

* kosher salt
* ice cubes
* 1½ cups fresh-squeezed lime juice
* ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
* ¼ cup soy sauce
* 1 tbsp hot sauce or to taste
* 12 ice-cold Mexican beers
* lime wedge for garnish
* crackled black pepper (optional)

Special Equipment

* 16 oz (pint) glasses
* citrus juicer