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Two Chelada beer cocktails with fresh lime juice and ice, one with a salted rim and one with a Tajín rim.
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Easy Chelada (Mexican Beer Cocktail)

This easy Chelada is a refreshing Mexican beer cocktail made with cold Mexican lager, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim. Crisp, citrusy, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1
Author: Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack | Muy Bueno

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup ice
  • Mexican beer recommend: Dos XX, Tecate, or Modelo Especial
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • Sal Limón, coarse salt, or Tajín

Instructions

  • Moisten rim of glass with a lime and salt the rim or use Tajin.
  • Add ice and lime juice.
  • Add beer, and drink before the ice melts.

Notes

  • Fresh lime juice makes the best Chelada. Skip the bottled lime juice. The fresh citrus flavor really makes a difference.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 152mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 12mg