Carta Modelo With Lime In Hillsborough
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Take a lime and cut it lengthwise in eight wedges. That was hard work, so take a big sip of beer. Now take one of those wedges, hold it with a finger on the peel and your thumb on the pulp side, squeeze gently and slide it in the mouth of the bottle.
Over time, the drink develops a musky taste which the lime helps to cover up.
Others suggest that Corona's clear bottles leave the brew prone to a skunky flavor and aroma — as exposure to light causes the bitter alpha acids in beer to transform into the same chemical contained in a skunk's spray — and that the fragrance of lime juice helps mask this odor.
Citrus–such as limes, lemons, oranges and grapefruits–are acidic. That acidity can tame the burn of ethanol, while simultaneously adding a bright flavor to your drink.
Take a lime and cut it lengthwise in eight wedges. That was hard work, so take a big sip of beer. Now take one of those wedges, hold it with a finger on the peel and your thumb on the pulp side, squeeze gently and slide it in the mouth of the bottle.
RecipePreparation Slightly pop the top of a Modelo Especial can, enough to release pressure but do not fully open. Squeeze lime juice onto the top of the can rim. Add a few shakes of beer salt and Tabasco over the opening. Serve the remaining Modelo Especial with the cocktail.
I wouldn't add lime to Negra Modelo, it is just good as it is. But I would do it with a regular Modelo.
Cultural Influence: This practice is especially popular in Mexico and among Mexican beers. It is believed that bartenders began adding lime to beer to mask the taste of skunky beer or to add a refreshing twist to the drink.
Tradition is to put a small segment of lime into the neck of the bottle. This is so the customer then has a choice of what to do. Some try to drink it is as, but it's quite awkward. Some squeeze the lime and try to get it into the neck of the bottle. Some push the lime down into the beer.
Cultural Influence: This practice is especially popular in Mexico and among Mexican beers. It is believed that bartenders began adding lime to beer to mask the taste of skunky beer or to add a refreshing twist to the drink.
