This Pineapple Michelada is the perfect beer cocktail for summer!! It has it all going on savory, spicy, sweet, and tart. So good, and so easy! Make two or a pitcher for a crowd. The recipe includes step-by-step photos and lots of tips.
Easy Pineapple Micheladas Recipe Highlights
Is it too soon for a weekend cocktail? I hope not because we are making a Pineapple Michelada!!
Micheladas are one of the most popular cocktails in Mexico. They symbolize vacation. Warm weather. Palm trees. And fun!
This Pineapple Michelada is SO simple to make. Seriously, you just need to pour a few ingredients into a beer glass with ice and stir. That. Is. It!!!
It’s savory, spicy, sweet, and tart. Everything in one glass!
Oh, and if you do want to make things extra special and delicious you can also rim the glasses with classic Mexican spices, or salt.
What Are Micheladas?
A Michelada is a tomato juice-based beer cocktail. There are a variety of types of Micheladas, depending on the region of Mexico, the ingredients will vary. But today we are making the widely known version made with Clamato, English sauce, and hot sauce. Clamato is a unique and tasty cocktail made with tomato juice and a blend of spices. You can find it in the juice aisle at Walmart. I wanted to add a fruity flavor so I added some pineapple juice. The result of my experiments in mixology was delicious.
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down). You’ll need:
- Mexican spices — I use Tajin seasoning but swap for salt or chili powder if you prefer.
- Lime — cut into wedges
- Ice – Enough to fill your glasses.
- Clamato juice Original Flavor – See instructions below to make your own Clamato substitute.
- Pineapple juice
- Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce – Feel free to add more or less to suit your taste.
- Pinch of Mexican spices or black pepper – You could substitute for chili powder.
- Chilled Mexican-style beer– Use your favorite brand. These are our faves: Corona, Modelo, and Estrella Jalisco.
Clamato Substitute
To make your own Clamato substitute, mix 1 cup (240 ml) tomato juice, 1/4 cup (60 ml) clam juice, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot sauce, 1tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, and a pinch of celery salt and black pepper
How To Make Pineapple Micheladas At Home
Detailed instructions are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).
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1 – Salt the Glass Rim
Place the Mexican spices on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the 2 large beer glasses and dip into spices. Fill the glasses with the ice.
2 — Shake to Combine
Mix Clamato, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Mexican spices (or black pepper) in a cocktail shaker or mixing cup. Divide the mixture into two glasses. Fill the glasses with chilled beer and garnish with a fresh lime wedge and/or pineapple piece. Stir and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Michelada is a tomato juice-based beer cocktail. There are a variety of types of Micheladas, depending on the region of Mexico, the ingredients will vary. But today we are making the widely known version made with Clamato, English sauce, and hot sauce.
Clamato is a unique and tasty cocktail made with tomato juice, clam juices, and a blend of spices. You can find it in the juice aisle of most American grocery stores.
You can make the mix of Clamato, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Mexican spices (or black pepper) in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Add the ice and beer just before serving.
Absolutely! The recipe below is to make 2 micheladas but feel free to scale it up as you wish.
To make your own Clamato substitute, mix 1 cup (240 ml) tomato juice, 1/4 cup (60 ml) clam juice, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot sauce, 1tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, and a pinch of celery salt and black pepper
Pineapple Michelada Recipe for A Crowd
Here’s how to make it! It makes a pitcher (8 cups).
- 2 1/4 cups Clamato
- 2 1/4 cups Pineapple Juice
- 1 1/3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 – 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican spices or black pepper
- 3 chilled Mexican-style beer
Place Clamato, pineapple juice, Worcestershire Sauce, hot sauce, and Mexican spices in a pitcher and mix to combine. Add the beer and mix to combine. Serve over glasses filled with ice and garnish with lime wedges and or pineapple slices. Note: Do not add the beer until you are ready to serve.
Serving Ideas
We LOVE these with finger food! Here are some of our favorites:
- Yuca Fries
- Eggless Corndogs
- Venezuelan Tequeños Recipe
- Chipotle Chicken Wings
- Mini Spicy Pork Chorizo Empanadas
Change It Up!
- Swap pineapple juice for mango juice to make Mango Micheladas.
- Swap the Mexican spices with chili powder.
- Add more hot sauce to make it spicier.
- Swap the pineapple garnish for bacon, shrimp, jalapeno, or pickles.
More Delicious Drinks To Try
- Watermelon Summer Splash Cocktail
- Spicy Salsa Margarita
- Passion Fruit Caipiroska
- Sparkling Fruit White Sangria
- Raspberry Vodka Mojito
Pineapple Michelada
Ingredients
- Mexican spices (see notes)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 cups Ice ( or enough to fill your glasses)
- 6 oz ( 3/4 cup – 180 ml) Clamato juice Original Flavor
- 6 oz ( 3/4 cup – 180 ml) Pineapple juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 -3 drops hot sauce
- Pinch of Mexican spices or black pepper
- 12 oz (1 bottle – 350 ml) chilled Mexican-style beer
Instructions
- Place the Mexican spices on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the 2 large beer glasses and dip into spices.
- Fill the glasses with the ice.
- Mix Clamato, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Mexican spices (or black pepper) in a cocktail shaker or mixing cup. Divide the mixture into the two glasses.
- Fill up the glasses with chilled beer and garnish with a fresh lime wedge or a piece of pineapple.
- Stir and serve immediately.
- Swap pineapple juice for mango juice.
- Swap the Mexican spices with chili powder
- Add more hot sauce to make it spicier
Nutrition
Recipe originally posted July 2017, post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in May 2022.
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