The popularity of micheladas has grown in recent years, and the drink is often ordered at Guadalajara Hacienda, Manager Diego Cortez said.

The michelada is made with tomato juice; lime juice; spices; seasonings; hot sauce; such as Cholula, Valentina or Tabasco; and beer. The glass is then rimmed with coarse salt.

The michelada, which originated in Mexico, can be ordered with a variety of beers, including Modelo, Corona and Dos Equis.

“Ordering a michelada is always a better option than plain beer because it adds a punch of flavor that excites the palate and enhances any meal,” Cortez  said.

To pour the drink, Guadalajara Hacienda bartenders are trained to tilt the glass at a 45-degree angle so they are able to pour the entire beer over the sauce mixture without the beer foaming over the top of the glass.

The drink pairs well with the restaurant’s sizzling fajitas as well as with other grilled items.

“They complement Tex-Mex cuisine exceptionally well and are known to be a mighty refreshing combatant to those hot Texas summers,” Cortez said.

27885 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-362-0774 www.guadalajarahacienda.comHours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.