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The Michelada is Mexico's answer to the Bloody Mary — a savory, spicy beer cocktail that transforms a cold lager into something magnificently complex. Built in a salt-rimmed glass over ice, it layers tomato juice, fresh lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce beneath a pour of ice-cold Mexican beer, creating a drink that's simultaneously refreshing and deeply flavorful. Its exact origins are debated — multiple Mexican cities claim credit — but its appeal is universal. Perfect for hot afternoons, sports watching, or as a hair-of-the-dog brunch companion, the Michelada occupies that rare space where beer and cocktail culture overlap in the most satisfying way possible.