Zombie is a strong tiki cocktail made with multiple rums, tropical fruit juices and aromatic syrups. Behind the fruity and exotic flavors is a very high alcohol content. This is why it is considered one of the most iconic and powerful cocktails in tiki bar culture.
The Zombie cocktail is one of the most legendary drinks of tiki bar culture. The cocktail was created in 1934 by Donn Beach (real name Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt) at the famous Don the Beachcomber bar in Hollywood. Donn Beach is considered one of the founders of tiki bar culture and is the creator of many tropical cocktails.
The origin of Zombie is based on an interesting story. According to the story, a customer wanted a strong drink to relieve a headache before a business trip. Donn Beach prepared this cocktail by mixing different rums and tropical ingredients. When the customer came back to the bar later, he said the drink made him "walk like a zombie". So the cocktail was called Zombie.
“Some experiences are so powerful that they take you to a completely different state of mind.”
The Zombie cocktail quickly gained immense popularity. However, because the drink was quite strong, the Donn Beach bar usually only allowed a maximum of two to be served to customers. The actual recipe of the cocktail was kept secret for a long time.
Today the Zombie is considered one of the most iconic drinks of tiki cocktail culture. The use of multiple rums and tropical flavors make it one of the cocktails that best reflects the exotic and fun atmosphere of tiki bars.
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Ingredients
Unit System
30 mlDark Rum
30 mlWhite Rum
30 mlOverproof Rum
20 mlFresh Lime Juice
20 mlPineapple Juice
15 mlFalernum
10 mlGrenadine
1 dashAngostura Bitters
·Ice
Mintleaf or pineapple slice
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Method
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Add the rums, lime juice, pineapple juice, falernum and grenadine to the shaker.
2
Shake vigorously with plenty of ice.
3
Strain into a tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
4
Add a dash of Angostura bitters.
5
Serve with a mint leaf or pineapple slice.
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Bartender Tips
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Using different types of rum increases the aromatic depth of the cocktail.
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Pineapple juice emphasizes the tropical character of the cocktail.
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Zombie is a very strong drink, it is important to observe the measure.
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