The quintessential Tiki cocktail, combining a host of fresh fruit juices with rich Rum. Created by Tiki genius Donn Beach. Re-creating this drink with limited ingredients can be a little tricky, so for a more authentic Zombie experience (albeit one requiring some more complex shopping), check the links at the bottom of this page.
Mix
2 shots of Light Rum
1 shot of Dark Rum
1.5 shots of Orange Juice
0.75 shots of Lime Juice
0.5 shots of Grapefruit Juice
0.25 shots of Grenadine
2 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain.
Pour
Serve in a Collins glass and garnish with a sprig of mint and a cherry.
Ingredient Profile
Looking straight down on a Zombie cocktail garnished with a mint sprig and a cherry.
More on the Zombie
A snappy video of Trader Tiki constructing an easy to mix version of the Zombie.
Rum Dood, almost in perfect counter point to Trader Tiki, waxes lyrical on Donn the Beachcomber's original Zombie, as re-discovered by Beachbum Berry
There are original recipes and then there are authentic implementations of those recipes. A post to Tiki Central reveals Wayne Curtis and Jeff Berry conjuring the spirit of Donn the Beachcomber's Zombie with the original rums called for, courtesy of rum collector Stephen Remsberg.
Variation: For an extra kick add a few drops of Absinthe (or comparable anis flavoured spirit such as Pernod).
Shot by Shot Guide
mix shake and pour's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Zombie cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Measure 1.5 shots of Orange Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.75 shots of Lime Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Grapefruit Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add 2 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Collins glass with ice.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a sprig of mint and a cherry.
Buy Ingredients
Buy all the ingredients to make the Zombie recipe from mix shake and pour's recommended online retailers: TheDrinkShop.com (UK, Europe and Worldwide) and mySupermarket.co.uk (UK only). For further information on key cocktail ingredients see Stocking Your Home Bar.
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