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Refreshing Watermelon Chamoy Michelada

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A bright, refreshing, and slightly spicy summer drink combining sweet watermelon juice, tangy chamoy, lime, and light Mexican beer, perfect for backyard parties and hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups diced seedless watermelon (ripe and sweet)
  • 3 tablespoons chamoy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 12 oz light Mexican lager beer (e.g., Modelo Especial or Corona)
  • 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, e.g., Tabasco or Valentina)
  • Salt and chili powder for rimming the glass (or Tajín seasoning)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass rim: Pour 1 tablespoon chamoy sauce into a shallow dish. Mix 1 tablespoon chili powder with 1 tablespoon salt on another plate. Dip the glass rim into chamoy, then immediately into the chili-salt mixture. Set aside to dry slightly.
  2. Make watermelon juice: Blend diced watermelon until smooth and juicy. Strain through a fine mesh if a pulp-free juice is desired. You should have about 1 cup (240 ml) of juice.
  3. Mix the drink base: In a mixing glass or pitcher, combine watermelon juice, lime juice, chamoy sauce, and hot sauce. Stir well and adjust hot sauce to taste.
  4. Assemble the michelada: Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes. Pour the watermelon-chamoy mixture until the glass is about two-thirds full.
  5. Add the beer: Slowly pour 12 oz of light beer into the glass. Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
  6. Garnish and serve: Add a lime wedge or a skewer of watermelon cubes on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon for natural sweetness. Adjust chamoy and hot sauce to balance sweetness and heat. Pour beer slowly to preserve carbonation. Prepare watermelon juice ahead and store in fridge up to 24 hours without beer. For non-alcoholic version, substitute beer with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda. Rim glass properly for best flavor and texture.

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