Zombie
Zombie (1934 Edition)
The Zombie cocktail was created in 1934 in Hollywood by legendary bartender Don Beach (also known as Don the Beachcomber), and it is a representative of tropical cocktails. It is said that its name comes from the effect of the drink, making people walk like zombies due to its extremely high alcohol content. It is a signature drink of American Tiki culture, blending various flavors of Caribbean rum and tropical fruits.
- Flavor
- The Zombie cocktail blends the complex flavors of three types of rum, from sweet caramel and vanilla to nutty and smoky notes. Fresh lime juice provides a refreshing acidity, while falernum and Don's Mix add tropical spice and citrus notes. Pomegranate syrup contributes sweetness and color, while Angostura bitters and anise liqueur add complex herbal layers.
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Glassware
- Hurricane glass
01
RECIPE
Ingredients
9 ingredients
01Dark Rum45ml
02Gold Rum45ml
03white rum45ml
04Fresh Lime Juice20ml
05pineapple juice20ml
06Don's Mix (100ml Grapefruit Juice + 10ml Cinnamon Syrup)15ml
07grenadine syrup5ml
08Angostura bitters1滴
09Anise Liqueur6滴
02 · METHOD
Method
- 01
Combine all ingredients in a blender with 170g of crushed ice.
- 02
Blend for a few seconds using the pulse button.
- 03
Pour into a tall glass.
- 04
Note: *Don's Mix: 2 parts fresh grapefruit juice and 1 part cinnamon syrup.
03 · NOTES
Know your pour
- What does it taste like?
- The Zombie cocktail blends the complex flavors of three types of rum, from sweet caramel and vanilla to nutty and smoky notes. Fresh lime juice provides a refreshing acidity, while falernum and Don's Mix add tropical spice and citrus notes. Pomegranate syrup contributes sweetness and color, while Angostura bitters and anise liqueur add complex herbal layers.
- Which glass should I use?
- Hurricane glass
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Expert