Thej, Nice recipe. I use Tabasco instead of Valentina. Valentina, along with most other hot sauce besides Tabasco, does not mix well in the beer. Also, if you want to get a little more genuine use Tajin chilli/lime salt instead of salt. This is what you will get in mexico. I do not like tomato juice in my Michelada either, but I will have to disagree with you that it is not called a Michelada. Most places I have been in Mexico have given me the option. I usually stay further down south than some of the places you have mentioned and the michelada recipes vary by location. Here are some of my favorite
Michelada Recipes.