On paydays, every other Friday, our “gringo” team would go out, pesos stuffed in our pockets, to nearby fondas or cantinas for long comidas. Someone at a table said I had to try a michelada.

There are actually quite a few types of beer that a pickle garnish would go well with. If you want something that's equally pungent and flavorful, try an IPA with its big-bodied hops.

This is a michelada with seafood on top — lots, if you like. Start with skewers of cooked shrimp and mango or cucumber; or shrimp or cucumber pieces wedged onto the rim.

The first time I experienced the revelation of a michelada cocktail, a work mate had just handed me an icy mug filled with lager, lime and savory sauces. It was the summer of 2002 in Mexico City ...

When trying to pin down precisely what the Michelada is, even the word “Michelada” fails us. Depending on where you go in Mexico, an order for a Michelada will be answered with radically ...