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Michelada with Blood Orange and Chipotle Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 bottle of Mexican beer
- 1/4 cup of fresh blood orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of chipotle hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- Ice
- Lime wedges for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Cocktail shaker
- Highball glass

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the blood orange juice, chipotle hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
2. Shake well to combine.
3. Fill a highball glass with ice.
4. Pour the blood orange mixture over the ice.
5. Top with the Mexican beer.
6. Stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish with a lime wedge.


Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: N/A
Temperature:
Serve chilled.
Serving size:
This recipe serves one.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 1g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- If you can't find blood oranges, regular oranges can be used instead.
- If you don't have chipotle hot sauce, you can use any hot sauce you prefer.

Variations:
- For a spicier Michelada, add more chipotle hot sauce.
- For a sweeter Michelada, add a splash of agave nectar.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the beer with sparkling water.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use fresh blood orange juice for the best flavor.
- Use a Mexican beer like Corona or Modelo for an authentic taste.
- Rim the glass with salt before adding the ice for an extra kick.

Storage instructions:
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Presentation ideas:
Serve the Michelada in a highball glass with a lime wedge on the rim.

Garnishes:
Lime wedge

Pairings:
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Guacamole

Suggested side dishes:
- Chips and salsa
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Mexican rice

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the Michelada is too spicy, add more beer to dilute the heat.
- If the Michelada is too sweet, add more lime juice to balance the flavors.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and wash your hands before preparing the Michelada.

Food history:
The Michelada is a popular Mexican beer cocktail that is typically made with beer, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.

Flavor profiles:
The Michelada with Blood Orange and Chipotle is a spicy and tangy cocktail with a hint of sweetness from the blood orange juice.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the Michelada with Blood Orange and Chipotle with your favorite Mexican dishes for a delicious and refreshing meal.

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Region: Mexican

Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Sweet, Savory, Citrusy