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Whole ’Lada Love

5 Alternative Micheladas to Consider

Sometimes you just need a cold beer. Sometimes you just need a cold michelada. Other times still, you just need a cold michelada with moonshine or candied bacon in it. Or any of these other... interesting twists on the traditional Mexican delight. Times are funny like that.

’SHINE ON

Senior Miguel’s Michelada

Where: Bone Lick BBQ.
Made with: A chili-chipotle-ancho-pepper-garlic-and-salt-rimmed mason jar filled with Maggi seasoning, Worcestershire, soy sauce, hot sauce, beer... oh, and a shot of pepper-infused moonshine. But of course.
Pairs well with: A cab.

BLESS THIS MEZ’

Morning Smoke Michelada

Where: The Original El Taco.
Made with: Mezcal, San Marzano puree, chili sauce, and lime and tangerine juices. We mentioned the mezcal, right?
Pairs well with: Your mouth hole.

BACON, NOT STIRRED

Red Pepper Michelada

Where: Red Pepper Taquería Buckhead.
Made with: Homemade sangrita, Tecate, tequila, chipotle salt and candied bacon.
Pairs well with: Tacos and a vacant bar stool.

MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY

The Off-Menu Bloody Michelada

Where: Front Page News.
Made with: Bloody Mary stuff. Because if you know to ask, they’ll turn any Bloody (say, the Bloody Hot with A.1., Tabasco and horseradish) into a michelada.
Pairs well with: The morning after.

BOTTOMLESS IS MORE

Bottomless Micheladas

Where: Zocalo.
Made with: Nothing too crazy—just the traditional ingredients. But here’s the thing: if you’re there during brunch, they’ll never stop coming unless you want them to. But you don’t want them to. Because bottomless micheladas.
Pairs well with: An obligation-free Sunday.