Happy Mich

Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Happy Mich
45 min.
1
260kcal

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Introducing the Happy Mich: a delightful dairy-free beverage that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your snacking experience! Perfectly crafted for those looking to enjoy a refreshing drink, this unique concoction is ideal for antipasti, starters, or simply as a delightful snack.

With a striking balance of flavors and textures, the Happy Mich features a refreshing blend of watermelon and bold spices, complemented by the crispness of lager. The addition of hibiscus concentrate adds a vibrant hue and a subtle tartness that beautifully contrasts with the sweetness of the watermelon. Each sip is invigorated by dashes of hot sauce and Tajin regular snack sauce, which infuse the drink with a zesty kick that will keep you coming back for more.

Not only is this recipe simple to make, taking only 45 minutes to prepare, but it is also easily adjustable to suit your taste preferences, making it a fun drink to customize at gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Whether you're hosting friends or simply indulging in a midday treat, the Happy Mich is sure to impress with its inviting flavors and delightful presentation, topped off with a garnish of fresh watermelon. Experience the joy of vibrant, zesty flavors in every glass—and let your palate dance with happiness!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 ounce hibiscus tea simple syrup (see chef's notes, below)
  • dashes hot sauce such as tabasco
  • dashes sauce (see chef's notes, below)
  • cups ice cubes 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ounces lager such as dos equis
  • 0.5 ounce juice of lime freshly squeezed
  •  lime wedges 
  • teaspoon pico piquin seasoning (see chef's notes, below)
  • slice watermelon for garnish

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. In small saucer, stir together salt and 1 teaspoon Pico Piquin. Rub lime wedge around rim of pilsner glass (12 or 16 ounces). Invert glass and dip part of rim into salt mixture, coating outside of glass only. Rotate to coat halfway around rim.
  2. In blender (or using a muddling tool), combine watermelon cubes and remaining pinch Pico Piquin. Purée until smooth, about 10 seconds.
  3. Add lime juice, hibiscus concentrate, hot sauce, and Tajin sauce and stir until combined.
  4. Fill prepared pilsner glass with ice cubes and pour in watermelon mixture. Top with beer, stir until combined, and garnish with watermelon slice.
  5. •Pico Piquin seasoning is a variation on pico de gallo.•Hibiscus concentrate is sometimes labeled as Jamaica concentrate.•Tajin regular snack sauce is a chili sauce with lime and salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein7.54%
Fat3.43%
Carbs89.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
147.17
Glycemic Load
33.43
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.111304026583%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
9.01mg
Naringenin
0.67mg
Luteolin
2.63mg
Kaempferol
3.95mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.18mg
Gallocatechin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:260.15kcal
13.01%
Fat:0.91g
1.39%
Saturated Fat:0.1g
0.6%
Carbohydrates:52.88g
17.63%
Net Carbohydrates:50.03g
18.19%
Sugar:36.47g
40.52%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2393.52mg
104.07%
Alcohol:6.63g
100%
Alcohol %:0.66%
100%
Protein:4.48g
8.95%
Vitamin C:55.97mg
67.84%
Vitamin A:3313.44IU
66.27%
Potassium:725.11mg
20.72%
Magnesium:74.85mg
18.71%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.45%
Copper:0.34mg
17.09%
Vitamin B5:1.39mg
13.91%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.75%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.05%
Fiber:2.85g
11.4%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.91%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.77%
Phosphorus:92.12mg
9.21%
Iron:1.56mg
8.66%
Folate:30.38µg
7.59%
Calcium:71.55mg
7.16%
Selenium:3.4µg
4.86%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.53%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.38%
Source:Epicurious