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Zombie

Hurricane glass · Cocktail · United States / Hollywood (Don the Beachcomber)

Zombie pairs Rum with a citrus and bitter character in a hurricane glass.

Zombie cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ozRum
  • 1 1/2 ozGold rum
  • 1 oz151 proof rum
  • 1 tspPernod
  • 1 tspGrenadine
  • 1 tspLime Juice
  • 1 dropAngostura Bitters

How to make it

  1. Blend at high speed for no more than 5 seconds.
  2. Pour into a glass, add ice cubes to fill, then add the garnish.
  3. *Donn’s mix: Bring 3 crushed cinnamon sticks, 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit for at least 2 hours before straining into a clean glass bottle.
  5. Then add 1 part of the syrup and 2 parts of fresh grapefruit juice together.

Story

Think of Zombie as a study in contrast. Rum, Gold rum and 151 proof rum share the glass without losing their individual character, creating a result that feels citrus and bitter.

Best for

adventurous · playful · citrus · bitter

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