The Zombie was created in the 1930s by Donn Beach as part of the original tiki movement. It became famous for its strength and its ability to sneak up on you.
Made with multiple rums and fruit juices, it is layered, bold, and not as simple as it first appears. It is a drink that requires a careful hand to balance. It is also one of the most iconic tiki cocktails.
Why Lush Life Loves It
This is one I approach with a bit of caution, because it is stronger than it lets on. When it is done well, it is complex, fun, and a little bit dangerous.
Here is the recipe
Zombie
The Zombie cocktail might seem a bit intimidating because of the list of ingredients needed Try making it anyway as it is delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Jamaican rum
- 1 1/2 ounces Puerto Rican gold rum
- 1 ounce 151-proof Demerara rum
- 1/8 teaspoon Herbsaint or Pernod
- 3/4 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce Donn’s mix*
- 1/2 ounce falernum
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Garnish: mint sprig
Instructions
- Add everything to a shaker.
- Add ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Pour the contents into a tall glass or Tiki mug and add ice to fill, if necessary.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Notes
*Donn’s mix: Bring 3 crushed cinnamon sticks, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit for at least 2 hours before straining into a clean glass bottle. To finish the mix, add 1 part of the syrup to 2 parts fresh grapefruit juice. Cover and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 67mgSugar: 5g
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