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Smoky Cucumber Micheladas Recipe

Name: Smoky Cucumber Micheladas Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 ounces Pomi tomato juice; 1/2 ounce cucumber juice; 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; Dash of hot sauce; 5 ounces Mexican beer; Cucumber spears for garnish; Lime wedges for garnish; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

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Introduction

The Smoky Cucumber Michelada is a refreshing twist on a classic Mexican cocktail, combining the tartness of lime and tomato with a smoky kick from chipotles. This bright, flavorful drink is perfect for warm days or anytime you want a zesty, spicy beverage with a cool cucumber finish.

Three tall glasses filled with a layered reddish-brown drink over crushed ice, each glass garnished with a green cucumber spear and a lime wedge on the rim. The drink has a gradient from deep red at the bottom to lighter brown with ice on top. In the background, a white carton with a red cap and a red label is slightly blurred. Around the glasses, scattered ice cubes, halved and sliced limes, and a halved cucumber sit on a white marbled surface. One glass has some spice or seasoning lightly dusted around the rim. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 ounces Pomi tomato juice
1/2 ounce cucumber juice*
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
Dash of hot sauce
5 ounces Mexican beer
Cucumber spears for garnish
Lime wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the chili salt rim by mixing the coarse salt and chili powder on a small plate.
Step 2: Moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip it into the chili salt mixture to coat the edge evenly.
Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice to keep the drink cold and refreshing.
Step 4: Add the tomato juice, cucumber juice, lime juice, chipotle adobo sauce, soy sauce, and hot sauce to the glass. Stir gently to combine all flavors.
Step 5: Top the mixture with Mexican beer and stir again carefully to mix without losing carbonation.
Step 6: Garnish with a cucumber spear and lime wedges for an inviting presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a smoother cucumber juice, blend peeled cucumber pieces and strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce and hot sauce to control the spice level.
Try using a light lager or pilsner style Mexican beer for a crisp and refreshing finish.

Storage

Micheladas are best served fresh. However, you can prepare the tomato and cucumber juice mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Combine with beer and garnish just before serving to maintain fizz and freshness.