A BRIEF HISTORY IN TIME OF BEER AND TOMATO JUICE

 

Beer and Tomato juice cocktails go by various names

such as Red Eye, Red Beer, Spicy Beer, Michelada,

or Chelada.

 

Beermato™ is a refreshing alternative to traditional beer tomato juice mixed cocktails.

 

Facinating facts about beer and tomato juice cocktails

 

A Bloody Mary is a popular cocktail made from vodka, tomato juice, and various seasonings and flavorings, which often include Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice, and/or celery salt.

 

A Red Eye is a variation of the bloody mary cocktail that uses beer instead of vodka or tequila.

 

 

The origins of the Michelada cocktail are unclear, but some sources credit Michel Ésper at Club Deportivo Potosino in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, as the creator.

 

In some regions, a Red Beer or Red Eye is also known as a "Mexican red beer" due to its popularity in Mexican cuisine. A Red Eye typically includes beer and tomato juice and a hot sauce like Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce for an extra kick of heat. The taste of a Red Beer or Red Eye will vary based on the beer used, but it can be described as a carbonated version of a bloody mary with a fuller taste.

 

 

 

The origins of the Michelada cocktail are unclear, but some sources credit Michel Ésper at Club Deportivo Potosino in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, as the creator.

 

In some regions, a Red Beer or Red Eye is also known as a "Mexican red beer" due to its popularity in Mexican cuisine. A Red Eye typically includes beer and tomato juice and a hot sauce like Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce for an extra kick of heat. The taste of a Red Beer or Red Eye will vary based on the beer used, but it can be described as a carbonated version of a bloody mary with a fuller taste.

 

A Michelada is a cocktail that uses beer as its base instead of hard liquor. It usually includes lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a salt rim and tomato juice.

 

A Chelada is a simplified version of a Michelada that omits the tomato juice and hot sauce in favor of lime juice and a salt rim. The amount of beer used in a beer and tomato juice cocktail can vary based on personal preference and the type of beer used. A salt rim can add extra flavor and texture to a Red Eye or Michelada cocktail.

 

Mexican lagers are often the preferred choice of beer for a beer and tomato juice cocktail due to their light and refreshing taste.

 

Overall, a beer and tomato juice cocktail can be a fun and flavorful twist on traditional beer or bloody mary cocktails.

 

Whether you call it a Red Eye, Red Beer, Michelada, or Chelada, the drink is a refreshing way to spice up any brunch or summer gathering.