Zombie Cocktail

Name: Zombie Cocktail
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'White rum', 'amount': '1 ounce'}; {'ingredient': 'Dark rum', 'amount': '1 ounce'}; {'ingredient': 'Apricot brandy', 'amount': '1 ounce'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime juice', 'amount': '1 ounce, freshly squeezed'}; {'ingredient': 'Pineapple juice', 'amount': '1 ounce'}; {'ingredient': 'Orange juice', 'amount': '1 ounce, freshly squeezed'}; {'ingredient': 'Grenadine', 'amount': '1/2 ounce'}; {'ingredient': 'Angostura bitters', 'amount': '2 dashes'}; {'ingredient': 'Crushed ice', 'amount': 'As needed'}; {'ingredient': 'Garnish (optional)', 'amount': 'Tropical fruits, mint sprig, and cherry'}

Dive into the tropical allure of the Zombie cocktail, a vibrant and potent rum-based drink that transports your taste buds to a sun-drenched paradise. This cocktail, famously concocted in the 1930s by Donn Beach, the founder of the tiki bar culture, is known for its complex blend of flavors and its ability to 'wake the dead'! With its fruity notes and a powerful kick, it is perfect for those looking to add a bit of excitement to their cocktail repertoire. Enjoy it responsibly and let the Zombie bring a slice of paradise to your glass!

Servings: 1

Ingredients

White rum (1 ounce)
Dark rum (1 ounce)
Apricot brandy (1 ounce)
Lime juice (1 ounce, freshly squeezed)
Pineapple juice (1 ounce)
Orange juice (1 ounce, freshly squeezed)
Grenadine (1/2 ounce)
Angostura bitters (2 dashes)
Crushed ice (as needed)
Garnish (optional) (tropical fruits, mint sprig, and cherry)

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice to the top.
Pour in the white rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, and add two dashes of Angostura bitters.
Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled, about 15 seconds.
Strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
For an extra touch, garnish with a medley of tropical fruits, a sprig of fresh mint, and a cherry on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy the enticing flavors of this legendary cocktail!

Dietary Information

Servings: 1 • Dish Type: Cocktail • Prep Time: 5 minutes • Calories: 300 • Fat: 0g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 0g • Sodium: 15mg • Sugar: 25g

Zombie Cocktail

Servings: 1

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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