About This Recipe
Stop drinking watery micheladas—this is the upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Instead of watering down your beer with extra Clamato, this recipe freezes all the flavor into bold, tangy, spicy Magic Michelada Ice Cubes. As the cubes slowly melt into your beer, every sip stays perfectly seasoned and refreshing. No more flat, diluted drinks. Just pure michelada magic.
Whether you’re grilling, hanging out by the pool, or cheering for your favorite fútbol team, this is the michelada recipe that will impress every time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No more watery drinks – the flavor only gets better as the cubes melt.
- Make ahead – freeze the cubes in advance and be ready for instant micheladas.
- Customizable heat – adjust the hot sauce to your spice level.
- Show-stopping presentation – it looks just as fun as it tastes.
Ingredient notes
- Clamato juice.If you can’t find Clamato, use tomato juice or V8.
- Lime juice. Fresh, always fresh.
- Maggi & Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce – I use Cholula, but Valentina, Tapatío, or your favorite works.
- Chamoy & Tajín – for rimming the glass and giving that authentic Mexican michelada finish.
- Beer – light Mexican lagers like Modelo, Corona, or Pacifico are perfect.
How to Make Magic Michelada Ice Cubes
- Mix the base Combine Clamato juice, lime juice, salt, dash of Worcestershire, Maggi, and hot sauce. Stir well.
- Freeze – Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
- Build your michelada –
✨ Variation: For instant flavor, crush the cubes before adding your beer. It turns into a slushy-style michelada that’s perfect for hot days.
Home Cook to Home Cook Tips
- Make a big batch of ice cubes and keep them in a freezer bag so you’re always ready for micheladas.
- Love spice? Add extra hot sauce or a slice of jalapeño to the glass before pouring the beer.
- Hosting? Set up a michelada bar with different hot sauces and beers so everyone can build their own.
- Try this with flavored beers (like lime or mango) for a fun twist.
Magic Michelada Ice Cubes
Equipment
- 1 Ice Cube Mold
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Clamato juice
- Juice of 2 limes
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of Maggi sauce
- Dash of Cholula or your favorite hot sauce
Instructions
- Mix Clamato, lime juice, salt, Worcestershire, Maggi, and hot sauce.
- Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid.
- Rim your glass with chamoy and Tajín.
- Add 3–4 cubes to the glass.
- Slowly pour beer over the cubes and enjoy as they melt.
Notes
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Nutritional information of this recipe is only an estimate, the accuracy for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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