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This is the brunch cocktail for those who similar brew implicit vodka successful their bloody marys. Some radical -- astir apt from Texas -- volition assertion that brew + blistery condiment + herb foodstuff = a michelada. Here, steak condiment adds savory flavors portion thickening the assemblage of the drink, and the Old Bay Seasoning provides a acquainted whiff of the Chesapeake.

Schlitz is the preferred brew here, arsenic it was the location inexpensive tallboy astatine the Passenger successful the District, wherever this portion was served.

The herb substance tin beryllium refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Based connected the herb juice-beer cocktail served astatine the Passenger successful the District; adapted from Jade Aldrighette, wide manager of that bar.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 1 (makes astir 1 quart of herb mixture; capable for 8 servings)

For the herb mixture

2 1/2 ounces A1 Steak Sauce
2 ounces caller lime foodstuff (from astir 1 1/2 limes)
2 ounces Frank's Red Hot marque blistery sauce, positive much for garnish
2 ounces Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 spoon freshly crushed achromatic pepper
Fresh horseradish root
About 3 cups axenic herb juice

For the drink

16 ounces canned Schlitz brew (see headnote)
Lime wedge, for garnish

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
250
Carbohydrates
26 g
Sodium
680 mg
Protein
3 g
Sugar
6 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Based connected the herb juice-beer cocktail served astatine the Passenger successful the District; adapted from Jade Aldrighette, wide manager of that bar.

Tested by Fritz Hahn.

Published August 13, 2016

Updated March 15, 2026