License III and Festivals:
Offer cocktails that are compatible with a Class III license and suitable for high volumes.
Organizing a festival involves managing the program, security, crowd flow... but also beverage sales.
One question comes up regularly among organizers:
Can cocktails be sold with a liquor license at a festival?
The answer is yes—provided you fully understand the regulatory framework and adapt your beverage offerings accordingly.
What is a Class III license?
A Class III license, also known as a third-category liquor license, allows the sale of:
wines,
beers,
ciders,
perries,
mead,
non-distilled fermented beverages
as well as liqueurs with an alcohol content of up to 18%.
It is particularly used for:
festivals,
events,
cultural events,
community refreshment stands.
It is generally easier to obtain than a Class IV license and better suited to one-off events.
Not all cocktails are compatible with a Class III license.
Yes, it is possible to sell cocktails with a Class III license—provided that the ingredients used in the recipes comply with the 18% alcohol limit.
Not all cocktails comply with this regulation.
Some classic cocktails exceed this limit, which is why it is important to check in advance.
It is precisely for this reason that the choice of recipes is strategic.
Longdrinx: recipes specifically designed for the III license.
On the French market, most ready-to-serve cocktails are designed without specific consideration of the regulatory constraints of festivals.
At Longdrinx, we have made a different choice:
working on all of our alcoholic recipes to ensure they are compatible with a Class III license.
This implies:
precise control of the alcohol content,
recipes designed from the outset to comply with the 18° limit,
anticipated compliance,
greater legal certainty for organizers.
For a festival, this is a considerable advantage:
you can offer an attractive, premium, and profitable cocktail menu while remaining within the regulatory framework of a Class III license.
Why is the III license particularly suited to festivals?
Festivals have specific constraints:
limited duration (1 to 3 days on average),
high traffic during concentrated time slots,
temporary teams,
need for speed and simplicity,
strict regulatory framework.
A Class III license allows:
to offer a high-quality selection of alcoholic beverages,
without excessively heavy equipment,
with simplified management,
while remaining compliant with regulations.
Today, it is the most consistent license for many local festivals and seasonal events.
Cocktails adapted to the constraints of festivals.
At a festival, the bar should be:
quick,
reliable,
constant,
profitable.
Our ready-to-serve cocktails are:
compatible with Class III licenses,
suitable for high volumes,
served in seconds,
without dosing errors or complex equipment.
Result:
smooth service even during peak hours,
consistent quality from the first glass to the last,
simplified management for teams.
A turnkey solution tailored to a variety of audiences.
Many festivals attract a diverse audience:
adults, groups of friends, partners, companies... and sometimes families during the day.
In this context, offering an alternative to alcoholic cocktails is essential.
In addition to our range of alcoholic cocktails, we also offer non-alcoholic cocktails intended for:
to adults who do not consume alcohol,
to drivers,
for people looking for a lighter alternative.
License III + ready-to-serve cocktails: a strategic duo.
Offering cocktails at festivals allows you to:
increase the average basket size,
to differentiate the event,
improve the festival experience,
to professionalize the beverage offering.
But this must remain:
compliant,
simple,
secure,
controlled.
By choosing recipes developed from the outset to be compatible with a Class III license, you ensure:
your regulatory compliance,
your operational organization,
and your peace of mind on the day of the event.
Because a festival should be a moment of success...not a source of administrative uncertainty.
FAQ - Class III liquor license and cocktails at festivals.
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Yes. That is a key part of our approach.
We have specifically worked on all of our recipes to ensure that they are compatible with a Class III license.This means:
controlled alcohol content,
recipes adapted to the regulatory framework,
no modifications or adjustments to be improvised in the field.
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Not necessarily.
A Class IV license is not required if the cocktails meet the conditions of a Class III license.Our cocktails have been developed specifically to enable festivals to offer a premium product without needing a liquor license.
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The key is to anticipate compliance right from the product selection stage.
As our recipes are designed for Class III licenses, organizers have access to a range of products that comply with regulations and a certificate of compliance.We are also available to assist teams in understanding the characteristics of our products.
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Yes. Our cocktails are designed for high-traffic events:
service in seconds,
no dosing errors,
consistent taste,
simplified logistics.
They enable a high flow rate to be maintained while ensuring consistent quality from the first glass to the last.
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Yes. We also offer non-alcoholic cocktails designed for:
to adults who do not consume alcohol,
to drivers,
·to audiences seeking an alternative solution.
They complement the alcoholic beverage selection without complicating bar operations.
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Because not all ready-to-serve cocktails on the market are designed to meet the regulatory requirements of festivals.
By choosing recipes developed from the outset to be compatible with a Class III license, you ensure:
your regulatory compliance,
your organization,
and your peace of mind on the big day.