Mayan Michelada

The mezcal's smokiness will dance with the bright lime and agave, while the hot sauce and seasonings add layers of complexity. The Mexican lager will effervesce and soothe your palate, making this cocktail a true adventure in every sip.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. Reposado Tequila, preferably Tromba Reposado

  • 1 oz. Espresso, chilled

  • ¾ oz. Coffee liqueur, preferably Mr. Black

  • ½ oz. Coca-Cola reduction (recipe below)

Coca-Cola:

  • ½ oz. Mezcal (the original specs called for Pelotón de la Muerte joven)

  • ½ oz. Lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • ¼ oz. Agave nectar

  • 5 dashes of Cholula hot sauce

  • 5 dashes Maggi seasoning sauce

  • 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 Bottle of Mexican lager, chilled (we used Pacifico)

  • Garnish: Tajin rim (the original specs call for a chipotle salt rim)

  • Garnish: Lime wedge

Instructions:

  • Rim a Hybrid Pint Glass with Tajin and set aside.

  • Add all ingredients except the Mexican lager into your Hybrid Cocktail Shaker with ice and shake.

  • Strain into your prepared Hybrid Pint Glass over ice.

  • Top with the Mexican lager.

  • Garnish with a lime wedge.

  • Use the remaining Mexican lager to top off as needed.

Attribution:
Recipe: The Elevated Craft Team
Photo: The Elevated Craft Team
Origin: The Elevated Craft Team

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