The beer cocktail that's about to become your summer staple. Light, refreshing lager meets tangy lime, spicy Phlippens, and a savoury rim for the ultimate thirst-quencher. It's a fiesta in a glass, and it pairs with everything from tacos to poolside lounging.
Prep: 5m | Cook: 0m | Heat: Choice (Original for balanced smoke, Hot for a spicy kick)
Ingredients:
- 1 Mexican lager (Corona, Modelo, Pacifico, or similar)
- 2 tbsp Phlippens Sauce (Original or Hot)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)
- Pinch of salt
- Ice cubes
- Phlippen Rimmer or a mix of chili powder and salt for rimming
- Lime wedge for rimming and garnish
The Gear:
- Pint glass or large beer mug
- Small plate for rimming
- Bar spoon
Instructions:
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The Rim: Pour Phlippen Rimmer (or your chili-salt mix) onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim to coat. Fill the glass with ice.
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The Mix: Add Phlippens Sauce, fresh lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and a pinch of salt to the glass.
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The Stir: Give it a quick stir to combine the ingredients.
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The Pour: Slowly pour the cold beer over the ice, letting it mix naturally with the other ingredients. Pour gently to avoid too much foam.
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The Final Stir: Give it one gentle stir with a bar spoon to incorporate everything.
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The Garnish: Add a lime wedge to the rim for squeezing or sipping.
- The Sip: Enjoy immediately while it's ice cold and perfectly balanced.
Phlippen Tip: Use a light Mexican lager for this—nothing too hoppy or heavy. You want the beer to be refreshing and let the Phlippens and lime shine through.
Pro-Tips & Pairings:
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Batch It: Hosting a BBQ? Mix the Phlippens, lime juice, Worcestershire, and hot sauce in a pitcher. Let guests pour over ice and top with their own beer for a Michelada bar.
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Eat This: This is the perfect pairing for our Phlippen Jerk Pulled Pork tacos, Phlippen Pulled Pork Sliders, or any Mexican-inspired meal. It cuts through rich flavours beautifully.
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Make It Fancy: Add a splash of Clamato juice for a "Chelada" hybrid that bridges the gap between a Caesar and a Michelada.
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Spice It Up: Rim the glass with Phlippen Rimmer for an extra smoky, spicy punch with every sip.
- Keep It Simple: Don't have all the ingredients? Just Phlippens, lime, salt, and beer still makes a fantastic drink.
