Leyenda’s Michelada

Ivy Mix, Leyenda | Brooklyn, New York

photo: Lizzie Munro

Ivy Mix’s take on the Michelada swaps the tomato base with a citrusy, spicy sangrita. Traditionally taken with a shot of tequila, the sangrita here highlights the origins of this south-of-the-border classic.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 2 ounces papaya and carrot sangrita (see Editor's Note)
  • 2 ounces papaya and carrot sangrita (see Editor's Note)
  • beer, to top, preferably Pacifico or Negro Modelo
  • beer, to top, preferably Pacifico or Negro Modelo

Garnish: lime wedge

Directions
  1. Rim glass with salt.
  2. Combine all ingredients except beer in glass and add ice.
  3. Top with beer (Pacifico in warm months, Negro Modelo in colder months).
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Editor's Note

Papaya and Carrot Sangrita:
12 ounces papaya puree, preferably Perfect Puree
12 ounces carrot juice
2 1/2 ounces lime juice
2 ounces orange juice
1 teaspoon ground dry guajillo
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground dry chipotle

Blend all ingredients together and store.

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