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La Bamba Drinking Game + Cocktail

Ritchie Valens' music lives forever — drink to every beat.

The Rules

  • Sip — Ritchie Valens plays guitar or performs on stage
  • Sip — Bob Morales causes trouble or acts recklessly
  • Sip — Donna Ludwig and Ritchie share a romantic scene
  • Sip — Ritchie's mother Connie supports his dreams from home
  • Sip — A 1950s diner, dance, or car scene sets the period
  • Drink Twice — Ritchie hears 'La Bamba' and starts working on the song
  • Drink Twice — Bob and Ritchie have a heated brotherly confrontation
  • Drink Twice — Ritchie's fear of flying is mentioned or shown
  • Shot — Ritchie performs 'La Bamba' on stage to a massive crowd
  • Shot — Ritchie boards the plane on the day of the crash
  • Chug — The news of the plane crash reaches Ritchie's family

Themed Cocktail

La Bamba Paloma

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila blanco
  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
  • 3 oz grapefruit soda

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave in a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Top with grapefruit soda.
  3. 3Stir once gently.
  4. 4A toast to the music that never dies.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Laurent Bouzereau.(Source)
  • Starring Natalie Wood, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Robert Wagner.(Source)
  • Released in 2020. Genres: Documentary.(Source)
  • Runtime: 1h 40m.(Source)
  • Produced by HBO, HBO Documentary Films, Amblin Television.(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.