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:
- 1Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave in a highball glass with ice.
- 2Top with grapefruit soda.
- 3Stir once gently.
- 4A toast to the music that never dies.
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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.