The Zombie is a legendary tiki cocktail that combines three rums—light, Jamaican, and high-proof 151—with fresh citrus juices and apricot brandy for a complex, fruity, and dangerously potent drink.
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Put all ingredients with a half-cup of crushed ice into blender.
Blend at low speed for one minute and strain into frosted highball glass.
Decorate with a stick of pineapple and one green and one red cherry.
Carefully float rum and then top with sprig of fresh mint dipped in powdered sugar.
Serve with a straw.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar spoon · tiki mug or highball glass · citrus juicer
Fruity, citrusy, and smooth with apricot notes, balanced by pineapple juice and a warming heat from three different rums and 151-proof spirit.
Yes. Substitute an equal amount of overproof dark rum (120+ proof) for milder heat, or omit it entirely for a less potent version.
A tall highball or tiki mug filled with crushed ice is traditional for Zombie cocktails.
Fresh lime and orange juice are best squeezed just before serving, but can be made up to 2 hours ahead and kept chilled.
No—it's optional and adds extra depth. The drink is complete without it, relying on apricot brandy and citrus for fruit flavor.
