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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tequila Blanco | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Mezcal | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Red bitter aperitif | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Passion fruit syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Ginger syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
India pale ale | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 2.5 parts |
Cucumber | 1 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.
- 01
Chill a double rocks glass and prepare exactly one thin cucumber slice with only a light dusting of cayenne.
- 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.
- 03
Add one handful of pebble ice and whip-shake briefly until the outside of the shaker is cold.
- 04
Pour the complete contents into the chilled rocks glass and pack with fresh pebble ice.
- 05
Add the IPA in the glass, top with more pebble ice, and do not shake the carbonated beer.
- 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.
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
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