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Shaken · 1 serving

Beach Cruiser

Robby Dow's tequila-mezcal beer cocktail layering red bitter aperitif, passion fruit, ginger, lime, chile heat, and IPA.

Short answer

Beach Cruiser is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, mezcal, red bitter aperitif, passion fruit syrup, ginger syrup, lime juice, aromatic bitters, india pale ale, and cucumber. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Beach Cruiser ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Beach Cruiser ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Mezcal15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Red bitter aperitif15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Passion fruit syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Ginger syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
India pale ale37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz2.5 parts
Cucumber1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one thin cucumber slice with a light cayenne dusting

Method

How to make Beach Cruiser

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double rocks glass and prepare exactly one thin cucumber slice with only a light dusting of cayenne.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, mezcal, red bitter aperitif, passion-fruit syrup, ginger syrup, lime juice, and one dash of spicy aromatic tincture into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add one handful of pebble ice and whip-shake briefly until the outside of the shaker is cold.

  4. 04

    Pour the complete contents into the chilled rocks glass and pack with fresh pebble ice.

  5. 05

    Add the IPA in the glass, top with more pebble ice, and do not shake the carbonated beer.

  6. 06

    Place exactly the lightly dusted cucumber slice at the rim and serve without citrus, herbs, or a straw.

Tasting profile

What does Beach Cruiser taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and bitterness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Beach Cruiser questions

What is in a Beach Cruiser?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, mezcal, red bitter aperitif, passion fruit syrup, ginger syrup, lime juice, aromatic bitters, india pale ale, and cucumber.

How long does a Beach Cruiser take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Beach Cruiser prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Beach Cruiser alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B101https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/bespoke-wilmington-beach-cruiser-beer-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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