Red Eye Red Beer

Elevate your next happy hour with this bold and refreshing "Red Eye Red Beer" recipe, a spirited twist on the classic michelada. Featuring a savory blend of tomato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of fresh lime juice, this drink delivers the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and umami flavors. Combined with a light lager or pilsner, the effervescent beer adds a crisp, smooth finish to each sip. Seasoned with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper, and served over ice for ultimate chill, this drink is the ideal companion for brunch, backyard barbecues, or casual evenings. Garnished with a fresh lime wedge, it’s as visually enticing as it is delicious. Ready in just 5 minutes, this simple yet flavorful cocktail is a must-try for beer lovers looking to spice up their drink repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 4 oz Tomato juice
• 12 oz Light lager or pilsner beer (chilled)
• 3 dashes Hot sauce
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch Kosher salt
• 1 pinch Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Ice
• 1 piece Lime wedge (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Fill a tall glass with ice, ensuring it is about three-quarters full.

Step 2

Pour 4 oz of tomato juice into the glass over the ice.

Step 3

Add 3 dashes of hot sauce, 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, and 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice to the glass.

Step 4

Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt and a pinch of ground black pepper into the mixture.

Step 5

Slowly pour 12 oz of chilled light lager or pilsner beer into the glass, allowing it to mix naturally with the other ingredients as you pour.

Step 6

Gently stir to combine the ingredients without losing too much of the beer's carbonation.

Step 7

Garnish the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	483.5 grams (483.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	101

Total Fat 0.00g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 248mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 6.50g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.20g	1%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 1.00g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 72mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 86.7%