The Long Beach Cocktail is a cranberry-kissed variation of the classic Long Island, built with equal pours of five spirits and finished with sweet and sour for balance. This updated version stays true to the original bar-style recipe while using LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix and LAVA Cranberry to deliver consistent citrus balance, vibrant color, and easy batching for high-volume service.
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Long Beach Cocktail
A classic Long Beach cocktail made with equal pours of tequila, LAVA triple sec, rum, vodka, and gin, finished with LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix and a splash of LAVA Cranberry.
- Total Time: 2
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
• 1 oz tequila
• 1 oz LAVA triple sec
• 1 oz light rum
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz gin
• Fill with LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix
• Splash of LAVA Cranberry
• Garnish: lemon wheel or cherry
• Ice: cubes
Instructions
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Add tequila, LAVA triple sec, rum, vodka, and gin to a clear plastic cup.
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Fill the cup with ice.
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Top with LAVA Sweet & Sour Mix.
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Add a splash of LAVA Cranberry for color.
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Stir gently to combine.
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Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.
Notes
• Easily batched by combining spirits in advance and topping with sour and cranberry at service.
• Strong, high-proof cocktail intended for slow sipping.
- Prep Time: 2
- Method: Build and stir
