Zombie
Di legendary tiki drink by Donn Beach. Originally dem limit am to two per customer.
Wetin you need
- 30 mlLight Rum
- 30 mlGold Rum
- 30 mlDark Rum
- 23 mlLime Juice
- 15 mlFalernum
- 1 tspGrenadine
- 1 dashAngostura Bitters
- 15 mlOverproof Rum
How to make am
- 1Add all ingredients except overproof rum to shaker with ice.
- 2Shake vigorously until e chill well well.
- 3Strain into tiki mug wey full of ice.
- 4Float overproof rum on top.
- 5Garnish elaborately with mint and fruit.
Decoration
Mint sprig, lime wheel, cherry
Tools
Cocktail Shaker, Hawthorne Strainer, Jigger
Story
Zombie na Donn Beach (Don the Beachcomber) create am for 1934, e come one of di foundation tiki drinks. Legend talk say dem create am for one businessman wey get hangover and need to function for meeting; di drink work too well, e turn am to 'zombie'. Donn famously limit customers to two per visit—e strong reach like that. Zombie na masterpiece of controlled chaos—three rums dey create complex base while citrus, falernum, and bitters dey add layers of flavor. Di overproof float dey add fire (literally, if you light am). E be tropical, fruity and e deceive person say e dey approachable for something wey get nearly four ounces of rum. Dis cocktail dey appeal to tiki enthusiasts and anybody wey dey find something spectacular and strong. E perfect for tiki parties, tropical occasions, or anytime you wan make impression—just follow Donn two-drink maximum. Pro Tips: Di three-rum combination dey create complexity—white for brightness, gold for body, dark for depth. Di overproof float essential and dem fit light am for presentation. Quality falernum dey add spice and sweetness. Elaborate garnish na part of di experience. Take your time—e stronger pass how e taste. Di original recipe na secret; this one na well-researched recreation.