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    Home » Cocktails » Chelada Recipe

    Published: Apr 29, 2015 · Updated: Feb 11, 2021 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Chelada Recipe

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    What do you drink on a hot summer day? This simple beer-based cocktail is refreshing and bright and full of flavor. If you've never tried a Chelada recipe, you're going to love it! It's easy to make and is a perfect pairing for tacos and nachos. But what isn't, am I right?Chelada Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

    What is a Chelada?

    Have you heard of Micheladas? They are basically a beer-based version of a bloody mary and they look delicious. But I can't really wrap my head around a tomato-based cocktail. I want to like it. I just don't think I can.

    The term "chelada" is basically slang or a shortened version of Michelada. BUT there are tons of variations. I'm not an expert but I think a basic chelada is without the savory, tomato components. I might be wrong, but this is how I make mine. 

    Easy Cinco de Mayo cocktail idea. A Chelada.

    I saw the Chelada recipe in Rachael Ray, and got so excited! It called for just two ingredients and sounded super easy to make. And I'm always looking for other Mexican inspired things to drink for parties or Cinco de Mayo. 

    The pairing of Mexican beer and lime is classic. And this is just turning that combo into more of a cocktail. It's kind of like a Mexican Arnold Palmer. And it's super tasty. 

    How to Make a Chelada

    Chelada Recipe Ingredients:

    • 1 bottle Corona
    • Batch of limeade (prepared)
    • lime to garnish

    Personally, I LOVE Corona but you can use another type of light Mexican beer. But Corona is so good on a hot, hot day. 

    I made a batch of limeade from frozen concentrate but you could also buy ready-made. And then sliced lime for a garnish. Some recipes call for just unsweetened lime juice instead of the limeade. And that wouldn't be bad either. It's really up to you! To me, adding just lime juice is basically how I drink Corona anyway. 

    So swapping that out for limeade makes this a little "fancier."

    Corona cocktail with limeade for Cinco de Mayo.

    Steps:

    Are you ready? It's SO easy. It's basically 1 part limeade to 2 parts Corona. It was good. But it needed something.

    Lime essential oil for a delicious cocktail.So I grabbed my lime essential oil and added a few drops! It was perfect! If you don't have the oil handy, you can also add a squeeze of fresh lime juice. 

    If you use oils, ALWAYS be sure that they are food grade and made to be consumed!!!! 

    Chelada recipe. Corona and limeade. Boom. Easy.The Chelada is super refreshing and a great idea for warm weather entertaining. It's also a great alternative to a margarita on Cinco de Mayo or any time you're serving Mexican food! 

    I'm not a fan of salt on my margaritas so I definitely didn't do that here. A Corona Chelada is delicious on its own but if you like salt, feel free to rim your glass before making! 

    Do you know what would be extra delicious?? A Tajin rim! I fell in love with that on my last trip to Mexico (OMG - I LOVE Riviera Nayarit!).

    Printable Chelada Recipe

    Chelada Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

    Easy Chelada Recipe

    If you're looking for a super refreshing beer-based cocktail, you'll love this Chelada recipe!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 453kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • 6 oz. Corona or other light Mexican beer
    • 3 oz. Limeade prepared, if frozen
    • 1-2 drops lime essential oil Optional. Make sure it's safe to consume. Can substitute a squeeze of fresh lime juice

    Instructions

    • Fill a glass with ice.
    • Add beer.
    • Top with Limeade.
    • Add lime essential oil or fresh lime juice to taste.
    • Give a gentle stir.
    • Consider rimming the glass with salt if you like that sort of thing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 28mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g
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    Pin this Chelada Recipe for Later!

    This fast and easy beer-based cocktail is perfect for warm days and taco nights! Try out this Chelada recipe with some friends and get the fiesta jumping! 

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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Emily says

      May 01, 2015 at 6:07 am

      these look amazing! I cant wait to use these next week for cinco de mayo!

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        May 01, 2015 at 8:01 am

        Make sure to add the extra lime juice! Otherwise they taste a lot like beer. Which isn't awful. :) Next time I might use the limeade concentrate but not add the water. It's so refreshing!

        Reply
    2. Melissa says

      April 29, 2015 at 4:53 am

      This looks like my kind of drink. The husband is a Corona fan so this might be one he would like too. xo

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        April 29, 2015 at 10:29 am

        It was so tasty and refreshing! Perfect for your humid, hot days!

        Reply

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