Description
The Zombie cocktail is a classic tiki drink known for its tropical flavors and potent mix of rums and fruit juices. This recipe combines light rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine to create a refreshing, fruity cocktail perfect for beach parties or summer evenings.
Ingredients
Alcoholic Ingredients
- Light rum: 1 oz (30 ml)
- Dark rum: 1 oz (30 ml)
- Apricot brandy: 1 oz (30 ml)
Juices
- Orange juice: 2 oz (60 ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz (60 ml)
Other Ingredients
- Grenadine: 1/2 oz (15 ml)
- Bitters: a splash
- Ice: as needed
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including light rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, bitters, and ice.
- Mix Base Ingredients: Pour the light rum, dark rum, and apricot brandy into a cocktail shaker to form the alcoholic base of the drink.
- Add Fruit Juices: Pour in the orange juice and pineapple juice to balance out the strong flavors of the rums with sweetness and tartness.
- Shake and Chill: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the cocktail.
- Garnish and Serve: Strain the cocktail mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice. Slowly pour grenadine down the side of the glass to create a layered effect. Add a splash of bitters if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh fruit juices.
- Adjust the amount of grenadine to taste for sweetness and color effect.
- The traditional Zombie cocktail often contains additional rums or overproof rum for garnish, but this simplified version maintains the classic flavor balance.
- Serve with a garnish such as a cherry or an orange slice to enhance presentation.
- Consume responsibly; this cocktail is relatively strong due to multiple rums.
