Don Catrin Michelada (The Classic)
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Story
The michelada is Mexico’s savory beer ritual — bright, salty, and layered with spice.
Don Catrin worm salt takes it deeper, bringing smoky earth to the lime and sauces.
This is the classic, built for long afternoons and honest flavors.
Yield: 1 cocktail | Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 oz light lager (Mexican style preferred)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes soy sauce or Maggi seasoning
- 3–4 drops hot sauce (Valentina or Tabasco)
- Worm salt (for rim)
- Ice
Method
- Rim a chilled glass with lime and Don Catrin worm salt.
- Add lime juice and sauces; fill with ice.
- Pour beer slowly and stir gently once.
To Serve
Garnish with a lime wheel and a small pinch of worm salt on the rim.
Notes & Variations
- Add a splash of tomato juice for a fuller body.
Ritual
Take the first sip from the rim. The salt and lime set the pace for the beer.
Explore More
See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.
New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.
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Please enjoy responsibly.
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