I’ve always seen Micheladas and been so jealous. I love Corona and think it would be a fantastic ingredient to use in other drink recipes. But I don’t love a Bloody Mary which a Michelada resembles. So when I saw the Chelada recipe in Rachael Ray, I got so excited! It called for just two ingredients and sounded super easy to make. And with Cinco de Mayo coming up, it seemed like the perfect time to try one out.
I made a batch of limeade from a frozen concentrate (you could also buy ready-made). And then sliced a lime for garnish.
It is basically 1 part limeade to 2 parts Corona. It was good. But it needed something.
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.
The Chelada is super refreshing and a great idea for warm weather entertaining. And a great alternative to a margarita on Cinco de Mayo.
- 6 oz. Corona or other light Mexican beer
- 3 oz. Limeade
- 1-2 drops lime essential oil (optional, can substitute a squeeze of fresh lime juice)
- 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.
Need other Cinco de Mayo ideas?
These papel picado inspired drink flags are super easy to make a great way to garnish a drink.
My favorite cucumber margarita recipe. Best ever.
The world’s best frozen margarita recipe. At least in my world it is…
You should totally make this Mexican beer, chocolate and chile ice cream.
This spiced Clementine margarita.
Need a snack? This avocado hummus with jalapeno and cilantro is perfect.
You’ll probably want to make this super simple tortilla soup for dinner.
This Mexican caprese tostada will totally hit the spot.
these look amazing! I cant wait to use these next week for cinco de mayo!
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!
This looks like my kind of drink. The husband is a Corona fan so this might be one he would like too. xo
It was so tasty and refreshing! Perfect for your humid, hot days!