Looking for a cerveza preperada with tomato juice (or Clamato)? If you order a Michelada, you might get that – or you might get a more streamlined, savory version that omits the tomato base and is considered more traditional in some circles.
For a guaranteed tomato-based drink, order an Ojo Rojo (red eye) instead. Like a Michelada, it contains Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, hot sauce, and lime – but also tomato juice or Clamato. Everyone has a different recipe they prefer; try our starter recipe, and then adjust until you find the perfect ratio.
The Ojo Rojo is typically served in a tall beer glass rimmed with salt (or chile salt, like Tajín). The entire beer probably won’t fit in the glass, which is fine – serve the drink with the remainder of the beer, and let the drinker top off as necessary.
