The Zombie cocktail is a classic Tiki drink that combines fruit juices, liqueurs, and rum to create a concoction known for its potent kick and refreshing taste. Crafted with a blend of light, dark, and overproof rums, this cocktail has its roots in mid-century tropical cocktail culture and evokes images of sun-soaked beaches.
Original Zombie Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Intermediate
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCalories
248
kcal
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Ingredients
30 ml 1 fl oz white rum
30 ml 1 fl oz aged rum
15 ml 1/2 fl oz overproof rum
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz lime juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz apricot brandy
15 ml 1/2 fl oz Falernum
30 ml 1 fl oz pineapple juice
7.5 ml 1/3 fl oz grenadine
2 dashes 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Ice cubes
Mint sprig and a cherry for garnish
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
Highball glass
Bar spoon
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- Add the white rum, aged rum, overproof rum, lime juice, apricot brandy, Falernum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- Shake well to combine all ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a cherry on top.
Notes
- If Falernum isn’t available, you can make a simple homemade version by infusing rum with cloves, lime zest, ginger, and almond syrup.
