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Chavela Cocktail Drink

Chavela Drink Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Beat the summer heat with our straightforward Chavela recipe! Tequila, Clamato, hot sauce, lager beer and a dash of lime make this cocktail ideal to cool off on the hottest summer days.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 181

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Clamato
  • 1 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 bottle Mexican Lager Beer
  • Hot sauce - to taste
  • Ice cubes
  • Salt and chili powder or Tajin - for rimming the glass, optional
  • Lime slice - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Pint Glass
  • Measuring Jigger

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Rim your pint glass with Tajin or salt mixed with chili powder. To do so, use a lime slice to slightly wet the rim of the glass. Then, delicately press the edge of the glass into the surface of a plate filled with chili salt or Tajin.
  • Fill Glass: Add ice cubes to your pint glass.
  • Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in 1 oz lime juice.
  • Add Hot Sauce: Add a few dashes of hot sauce (to taste).
  • Add Clamato Juice: Follow with 2 oz Clamato.
  • Add Tequila: Pour in 1 oz Tequila. If you prefer, you can also serve it in a shot glass on the side.
  • Top with Beer: Fill the rest of the glass with 1 bottle Mexican Lager Beer.
  • Garnish: Finish off with a lime slice for garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Mexican Lager Beer: Any light-bodied lager will do the trick if you need help finding a Mexican lager. I've even used a pilsner in a pinch, and it worked fine.
  • Tequila: If Tequila isn't your thing, try substituting it with mezcal for a smokier flavor profile.
  • Clamato Juice: Tomato juice is an excellent alternative if you still need to get Clamato juice on hand. Just add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to mimic the savory flavor of Clamato.

Making a Pitcher of Chavela:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz Clamato, 8 oz Tequila, 8 oz Lime Juice, 8 bottles of Mexican Lager Beer, and Hot sauce to taste.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Tequila, Clamato juice, hot sauce, and lime juice. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled pint glasses rimmed with salt and chili powder, top with beer, garnish with a lime slice, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Beer Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic lager as a substitute for the Mexican lager beer.
  • Tequila Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic spirit that mimics the flavor of Tequila.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Clamato Juice Substitute: Since Clamato juice contains clam broth, it's not vegan. Substitute it with tomato juice and add a dash of soy sauce to mimic the umami flavor. Proceed with the rest of the recipe as usual.