How to Make Chef John's "Sunset" Michelada - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sipping on a refreshing and tangy michelada as the sun sets on a warm summer evening. And if you're looking for the perfect recipe to make at home, look no further than Chef John's "Sunset" Michelada. This flavorful and zesty drink is the perfect combination of beer, lime juice, and a mix of savory and spicy seasonings, creating a truly unique and satisfying cocktail experience.

Chef John has put his own twist on the classic michelada by adding in some unexp...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pints sweet cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon flake sea salt (such as Maldon®)
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried red chile pepper
  • 1 lime, halved
  • ice cubes
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup homemade vegetable juice
  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) bottle ice-cold Mexican lager

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Place cherry tomatoes, celery, and red bell pepper into a blender. Pulse a few times to get mixture moving. Blend on high until mixture has liquefied, a few more seconds. Place strainer over a bowl and strain mixture to remove seeds and skins. Push mixture through strainer with a spatula to extract the liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle flake salt, black pepper, and chili pepper on a small plate. Rub rim of a glass with cut surface of a lime. Invert glass and dip rim into salt mixture.
  • Fill glass with ice and add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Pour in the vegetable juice and juice of 1/2 lime. Fill the glass 3/4 of the way with ice-cold beer. Stir. Top off with more beer. Garnish with lime slice.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 184mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 14mg
    • Potassium: 1646mg