Spicy Mango Michelada

Have you ever had a Michelada? If you love a good Bloody Mary, you will go nuts over this savory Mexican cocktail. The first time I ever had one was at my favorite local Mexican restaurant and I’ve been hooked ever since. They are lighter in flavor than the traditional Bloody Mary because instead of using a spirit, the base is a light beer. I love to mix sweet elements with savory ones, so I whipped up with this Spicy Mango Michelada just in time for all your summer parties.

Spicy Mango Michelada, serves 1

Mexican beer (I used Modelo)
1 ounce mango puree*
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce Worcestershire sauce
4-6 dashes of hot sauce
salt, for rimming
ancho chile pepper and lime wheel/wedge, for garnish

*Mango Puree

2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
1/3 cup sugar
2-3 tablespoons water

First, make your mango puree. This can be made ahead of time for easy assembling if you’re entertaining. Combine mangoes, sugar, and water in a blender and puree until smooth. The mango puree is so easy to make and much more delicious to make fresh over buying packaged purees.

Now it’s time to assemble. The best part about Micheladas is how easy they are to put together. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into salt. I used these adorable Bloody Mary pint glasses from Love & Victory. Next, add your lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mango puree to the glass. Stir this mixture with a spoon until it is smooth. Also, feel free to adjust the hot sauce to your preference. For me, nothing can be too spicy, so I tend to go a little heavy on the hot sauce.

Fill your glass with ice and then top with your favorite light Mexican beer. Stir well and garnish with a dusting of ancho chile pepper and a lime wedge or wheel.

This Spicy Mango Michelada is incredibly delicious, fruity, savory and so easy to make. I’ve always said that a Michelada was a beer all dressed up and a Bloody Mary all dressed down. It’s savory without being too heavy, hence why you can drink these all day (if that’s your sort of thing). 😉

Now go forth and enjoy your new favorite summer cocktail. It’s the perfect beverage to enjoy on a hot day, for your next BBQ, or even brunch. If you plan on making this Spicy Mango Michelada, I want to see! Make sure you tag your Insta pics with #ABMhappyhour so I can join in on the fun! xo Natalie

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Spicy Mango Michelada

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

• Mexican beer I used Modelo
• 1 ounce mango puree*
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce Worcestershire sauce
• 4-6 dashes of hot sauce
• salt for rimming
• ancho chile pepper and lime wheel/wedge for garnish

*Mango Puree

• 2 ripe mangoes peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. First, make your mango puree. This can be made ahead of time for easy assembling if you’re entertaining. Combine mangoes, sugar, and water in a blender and puree until smooth. The mango puree is so easy to make and much more delicious to make fresh over buying packaged purees.

2. Now it’s time to assemble. The best part about Micheladas is how easy they are to put together. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into salt. Next, add your lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mango puree to the glass. Stir this mixture with a spoon until it is smooth. Also, feel free to adjust the hot sauce to your preference. For me, nothing can be too spicy, so I tend to go a little heavy on the hot sauce.

3. Fill your glass with ice and then top with your favorite light Mexican beer. Stir well and garnish with a dusting of ancho chile pepper and a lime wedge or wheel.

Credits // Author and Photography: Natalie Jacob. Photos edited with A Color Story Desktop.