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.
Radler
A crisp, effervescent German classic: cold lager cut with tart grapefruit juice for a beautifully refreshing low-alcohol thirst-quencher.
Chelada
Radler
Base
beer
beer
Glassware
Chilled mug
Pint glass
Flavor Notes
sour, refreshing
refreshing, sour, sweet
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Chelada if you want something drier and less sweet. Go with the Radler if you'd rather have something sweet and approachable. Both are bright and citrus-forward and light and refreshing, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.