Name: Zombie
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Gold Rum; 1.5 oz Dark Jamaican Rum; 1 oz White Overproof Rum; 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Falernum; 0.75 oz Grenadine; 1 dash Aromatic Bitters; 1 dash Absinthe; 6 oz Ice; Fresh Mint Sprig and Orange Slice, for garnish

Everything You Need to Know About The Zombie

Bring the vibrant energy of the tiki lounge into any season with the legendary Zombie, a deceptively potent cocktail created in the 1930s by Donn Beach. While it is the ultimate, refreshing antidote to the blistering heat of mid-summer, its complex layers of dark and light rums, crisp lime juice, and sweet grenadine, and bitters make it just as perfect for fueling a high-energy karaoke party or warming up a cozy tiki bar escape in the depths of winter.

Zombie

Prep Time5 min

Yield1 Cocktail

Base SpiritRum

Ingredients

1.5 oz Gold Rum
1.5 oz Dark Jamaican Rum
1 oz White Overproof Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Falernum
0.75 oz Grenadine
1 dash Aromatic Bitters
1 dash Absinthe
6 oz Ice
Fresh Mint Sprig and Orange Slice, for garnish

The Zombie Is The Tiki Cocktail That Won't Die

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a blender with ice.
Flash blend for 5-10 seconds until chilled and roughly blended.
Strain into a tiki glass.
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and an orange slice.

Pro Tip

The different rums are key to the cocktail's complexity, so don't be afraid to experiment with different brands to find a blend you love.

Zombie Riff

For a tropical twist, you can add 1 ounce of fresh pineapple juice to the mix before blending. This will give the cocktail a sweeter, more vibrant flavor that balances the strong spirits.