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Classic Zombie Cocktail

Classic Zombie Cocktail

The classic Zombie cocktail was invented in 1934 by Donn Beach, of Hollywood’s Don the Beachcomber restaurants. This vintage cocktail is called “Zombie” because that’s what it can turn its drinker into if they have too many.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktail
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Light Rum
  • 1 oz. Dark Rum
  • 1/2 oz. Apricot Brandy
  • 1/2 oz. Overproof Rum
  • 2 1/2 oz. Orange Juice
  • 2 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz. Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz. Grenadine Syrup
  • Mint Leaves
  • Maraschino Cherries
  • Ice
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Tiki glass

Instructions

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine all liquids except the grenadine and overproof rum. Shake well to mix.
  2. Strain mix over ice in serving glass.
  3. Gently layer grenadine on top using the back of a bar spoon.
  4. Gently layer overproof rum on top using the back of a bar spoon.
  5. Garnish with mint leaves and cherries.
  6. Drink responsibly.