It's kind of like the battle between good and evil. You really like the good guy and root for him every time, but there's also a part of you that wants the bad guy to win...because he's just so...badass. That's kind of how it is for me with cheladas and micheladas. 
Cheladas are the traditional, refreshing beer+lime+salt concoction that Miller thinks is so good they're putting it in a bottle and selling it. Micheladas are like the red-headed stepchild, the black sheep, the dark horse...you get where I'm going. Though it may just surprise you in the end. I struggle with which one I like best, in fact, I drink them both. Sometimes I start one as a chelada, then add that little kick about half way through. The truth is, no matter how you make it, it's my favorite summer drink.
To make your own chelada you just need some good beer: Modelo Especial or Negra Modelo both work. The Negro Modelo will give you a darker version which is surprisingly refreshing. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lime into your tall glass (this is my favorite chelada-drinking glass because it fits exactly one bottle of Modelo Especial, down to the last drop). Pour in your beer. Salt the rim and put a little pinch into the beer itself. Voila. For the michelada, just add a teaspoon of chili powder, tabasco sauce, or your favorite red-hot spice. Don't forget the salt around the rim. This causes an effervescent chain reaction on your tongue. Wait for it....
Nice. I won't lie, I've been drinking cheladas down here like it's my job. They are the most refreshing thing in hot weather!
Posted by: Sarah | August 22, 2007 at 08:42 PM
I like to put clamato in my micheladas instead of chili powder and tabasco.I think it comes out good to.
Posted by: ngnls | September 19, 2007 at 05:49 PM
I see that no one is using celery salt.
Posted by: Omar Aparicio | February 11, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Do you drink these over ice? I always remember these being served on the rocks in the Yucatan...
Posted by: donflan | June 17, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Michelada tastes better definitively
Posted by: Generic Viagra | September 23, 2009 at 09:23 AM
michelada is a excellent partner for red meat ditches.
Posted by: After Menopause | October 19, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Both are delicious!! Interesting info, thanks!
Posted by: Rheumatoid Arthritis | November 18, 2009 at 10:08 AM