Chavela (Mexican Drink with Modelo)

Chavela drink with lime garnish and served with a complementary shot of tequila.

Chavela (Mexican Drink with Modelo)

How to mix a Chavela beer cocktail - a popular Mexican cerveza preparada with Modelo lager. How it's different from Michelada and common ways to serve it.

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Prep Time: 2

Total Time: 2

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

lime or lemon wedge
coarse salt or chile lime salt like Tajin to rim glass
ice cubes
3 oz tomato juice
12 oz Modelo or similar Mexican lager, brewed in the style of pilsner
hot sauce to taste, about 5-6 dashes
1 ½ oz tequila blanco or reposado optional

Instructions

Run a wedge of lemon/lime around the rim of a pint glass, reserve it for garnish. Pour coarse salt or Tajin onto a small plate and dip the wet rim of the glass to coat.
Place a few ice cubes into the glass. Add the tomato juice and the hot sauce. Stir to mix. Add the Modelo lager* and (optional) shot of tequila.**
Garnish with the lemon/lime wedge.

Notes

*Most likely you will only be able to fit about 9-10 oz of the beer.

**The optional tequila can also be served separately in a shot glass.

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