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Zombie

Name: Zombie
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Rum; 1 1/2 oz Gold Rum; 1 oz 151 Proof Rum; 1 tsp Pernod; 1 tsp Grenadine; 1 tsp Lime Juice; 1 drop Angostura Bitters

Zombie combines Rum, Gold Rum, 151 Proof Rum, Pernod in a cocktail served in a hurricane glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, light, balanced, and balanced.

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Quick fact

The zombie is a tiki cocktail made of fruit juices, liqueurs, and various rums. It first appeared in late 1934, invented by Donn Beach at his Hollywood Don the Beachcomber restaurant. It was popularized on the East coast soon afterwards at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

7 total

Rumspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

Gold Rumspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

151 Proof Rumspirit - Alcoholic

1 oz

Pernodingredient - Non-alcoholic

1 tsp

Grenadineingredient - Non-alcoholic

1 tsp

Lime Juicemixer - Non-alcoholic

1 tsp

Angostura Bittersmodifier - Alcoholic

1 drop

How to make it

Build it step by step.

5 steps

1Blend at high speed for no more than 5 seconds.
2Pour into a glass, add ice cubes to fill, then add the garnish.
3*Donn’s mix: Bring 3 crushed cinnamon sticks, 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
4Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit for at least 2 hours before straining into a clean glass bottle.
5Then add 1 part of the syrup and 2 parts of fresh grapefruit juice together.

Method

Blended

Finish

Usually finished with Lime Juice.

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Balanced

Read: Zombie is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Rum, Gold Rum, 151 Proof Rum.

Texture and serve cues

✓Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

✓Frozen style

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Glassware

Hurricane glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Rum, Gold Rum, 151 Proof Rum.

Best pairing

Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.

Serving style

Serve in a hurricane glass and aim for a advanced prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Zombie sits comfortably in the rum cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Source: Zombie (cocktail)

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Pour by bottle

Let the bottle call the direction and keep the list tight.

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