Michelada & Clamato
Clamato and tomato clam cocktail, Miche Mix michelada mixers, seasoning sauces and rimmers to make micheladas at home, Mexican style.
What goes in a michelada?
A michelada is beer mixed with lime, salt and sauces, served in a rimmed glass. The simplest version is just lime and salt; the loaded version adds seasoning sauce, hot sauce and often Clamato. Every household has its own recipe, which is why there are so many versions.
What does each product do in a michelada?
Clamato and Kermato, tomato and clam drinks, are the red base that gives it body. Miche Mix is a pre-seasoned mixer you just pour in, in Clásica, Salsas Negras, Piña Picante or Habanero. Seasoning sauces like Maggi and Mi-Che add a dark, savory, salty note with just a few drops.
Rimmers go on the edge of the glass: the Tajín rimmer, with its chili lime flavor, and the spicy tomato rimmer. For a chamoy michelada, wet the rim with chamoy instead of lime before dipping it; you'll find chamoy in the candy and chamoy aisle.
How do you make a michelada with Clamato?
Rim the glass with lime or chamoy and Tajín, squeeze lime inside, add a few drops of seasoning sauce and hot sauce, a splash of Clamato and top it off with ice-cold beer. Measurements are to taste: more Clamato for a milder drink and more sauce for a spicier one. At MexGoodies you'll find the Clamato, mixers, seasonings and rimmers, shipped anywhere in the U.S. in 3 to 7 days (Canada too).
Frequently asked questions
What is Clamato?
It's a tomato juice drink with clam. People drink it on its own, ice cold, and it's the base of a loaded michelada. Kermato is a similar drink, also made with tomato and clam.
How do you rim a michelada glass with Tajín?
Run a lime wedge around the rim, then dip the glass upside down into the Tajín rimmer, twisting so it coats evenly. For more flavor, use chamoy instead of lime.
Where can I buy Mexican Clamato in the U.S. or Canada?
At MexGoodies: Clamato El Original, Vuelve a la Vida and Cubano, Kermato, Miche Mix and everything for the rim. Some of these aren't always easy to find at U.S. grocery stores; here they ship anywhere in the U.S. in 3 to 7 days, and to Canada in 6 to 12 business days plus customs.