To be honest, there’s nothing easy about the Zombie cocktail recipe. There are a ton of ingredients and that’s just how it is (that is if you want to make it the original way).
This cocktail is a classic tiki cocktail created by Don the Beachcomber back in 1934 and truly stands the test of time because it is still enjoyed by many today.
Beware! The Zombie is one of the strongest cocktails out there. Make sure to perform all the necessary precautions before partaking in the enjoyment of this cocktail, like eating beforehand and scheduling an uber to take you home if you order this at a bar instead of making it at home.
This cocktail is also perfect if you’re looking for something to drink on Halloween because it is boozy yet refreshing and has a fitting monstrous name.
Let’s learn how to make the classic Zombie cocktail!
Zombie Cocktail Recipe
In a shaking tin
Barspoon cinnamon syrup
1/4 oz white grapefruit juice
3/4 oz lime juice
1 dash angostura bitters
6 drops absinthe
1/2 oz falernum
1 teaspoon grenadine
1 1/2 oz dark jamaican rum
1 1/2 oz aged puerto rican rum
1 oz 151 demerara rum
Short shake with crushed ice and pour into a large tiki glass
Garnish with pineapple fronds, grapefruit, & cherry
Cheers!