Cerveza preparada


Cerveza preparada is a Mexican drink of beer mixed with tomato juice, hot sauce, or salsa.
The drink dates back to the 1940s, when it became popular in Mexico.
The basic recipe is tomato juice mixed with beer and the juice of half a lime in an ice-cold, salt-rimmed pint glass. The beer is added by pouring it from high above the glass so that the contents will mix properly.

Variations

Chamochela

A chamochela is a beer-based drink prepared with lemon, salt, chili powder and chamoy. It is served with ice and garnished with tamarind candy. It was popularized in the 2000s in Mexico.

Chavela

A chavela is a cerveza preparada that is popular in Mexican restaurants both as a drink and as an appetizer if it is served with a garnish. It is made with tomato juice, Clamato, or V8 Vegetable Juice mixed with beer and seasoned with hot sauce. It is served on the rocks in an ice-cold, salt-rimmed mug and garnished with crudités or shrimp.

Michelada

A michelada is a Mexican drink made from beer mixed with spice, sauce and lime.

Negro y Marron

The Negro y Marron is a mix of beer, ice, Clamato, lemon or lime juice and tequila. It is seasoned with hot sauce and served in a chilled beer mug rimmed with salt.