Chelada
The stripped-down Mexican original that Michelada is built on: cold beer, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim. No hot sauce, no Worcestershire — pure, elemental refreshment.
Michelada
A savory, spicy Mexican beer cocktail mixed with lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire.
Chelada
Michelada
Base
beer
beer
Glassware
Chilled mug
Highball glass
Flavor Notes
sour, refreshing
spicy, sour, refreshing
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Chelada if you want something smoother and more mellow. Go with the Michelada if you'd rather have something spicy and warming. Both are bright and citrus-forward and light and refreshing, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.