Cocktail
Zombie
How to make a Zombie Cocktail - the strong tiki classic with three rums, lime and fruit juices. This is how the legendary drink turns out.
8 minPrep time
advancedDifficulty
Hurricane glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Zombie is the most notorious of all tiki cocktails - a drink that lives up to its name. Three rums, exotic syrups and fruit juices make a deceptively fruity but extremely strong mix. Don the Beachcomber invented it in the 1930s and limited his guests as a precaution.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the overproof rum to the shaker.
- Fill with ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
- Carefully float the overproof rum on top.
- Garnish with mint sprig and cocktail cherry and serve.
Garnish: Mint sprig and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: The Zombie is deliberately strong - Don the Beachcomber is said to have limited his guests to two drinks per person. Enjoy it slowly.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Zombie so strong?
The Zombie combines three rums at once, including high-proof overproof rum. Inventor Don the Beachcomber is said to have limited guests to a maximum of two drinks for this reason.
What is Falernum?
Falernum is a sweet Caribbean syrup or liqueur with aromas of almond, lime, ginger and clove. It gives the Zombie its spicy-exotic note.
Who invented the Zombie?
The Zombie was created in the 1930s by Donn Beach, alias Don the Beachcomber, in Hollywood and is regarded as one of the very first tiki cocktails.
Ingredients
- Dark rum (Jamaica)4 cl
- Gold rum (Puerto Rico)4 cl
- Overproof rum (Demerara 151)2 cl
- Lime juice (fresh)2 cl
- Falernum1.5 cl
- Angostura bitters1 dash
