FruityStrongExotic
Zombie.
A powerful tropical rum cocktail with layered fruit and spice notes.
Backstory & Character
"Created in the 1930s by Donn Beach in Hollywood during the tiki craze."
The Method
Technique
Standard Shake (Hard/Regular)
Served In
Highball Glass
Automation-Level
Step by Step
Combine the rums, falernum, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, a dash of absinthe and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10–12 seconds. Strain over crushed ice in a tall glass or tiki mug. Garnish generously with fresh mint and tropical fruit. Limit to 2 per person — this is a strong drink.
Recipe Profile
AlcoholStrength
22.6%ABV
MildMediumStrong
TasteBalance
SourFocus
SourBalancedSweet
40% vol
1
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40% vol
1
part
63% vol
1
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0% vol
0,75
parts
0% vol
0,5
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0% vol
0,5
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25% vol
0,5
parts
0% vol
0,25
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Ice Selection
Crushed IceGarnish