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Chelada (Beer Cocktail)

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The Chelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that’s easy and refreshing! This irresistible drink pairs lager with lime juice and a salt rim.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounce Mexican lager beer
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Ice, for serving (try clear ice)
  • For the rim: 1 tablespoon each fine sea salt and Old Bay (or tajin)

Instructions

  1. On a plate, mix the Old Bay and salt and spread it into an even layer. Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt.
  2. Add the lime juice and pinch of salt to the beer glass. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the beer. Stir gently and serve.