To all those who say you can’t improve on an ice-cold beer, we submit the michelada:
bySAVEUR Editors| UPDATED Aug 30, 2022 7:00 PMRecipes by Season & OccasionDrinksRecipes by CuisineRecipes by IngredientShareTo all those who say you can’t improve on an ice-cold beer, we submit the michelada: a tart-savory eye-opener of beer, Tabasco, Worcestershire, and fresh lime juice.
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