The Zombie is a potent tropical cocktail combining apricot brandy, imported rum, Jamaican rum, and passion fruit syrup with fresh citrus juice. Known for its complex layering of rums and bold fruity profile, it's a staple tiki drink.
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Put all ingredients with a half cup of crushed ice into an electric 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 1/2 oz.
151 proof rum and then top with sprig of fresh mint dipped in powdered sugar.
Serve with straw.
Cocktails are best served fresh immediately after shaking. Pre-batch the juices and syrup mixture up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate; add spirits and ice only when serving.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · bar strainer · citrus juicer
Passion fruit syrup is central to the Zombie's flavor. If unavailable, grenadine or passion fruit nectar are closer substitutes than omitting it entirely, though the taste will shift.
Imported (typically aged) rum adds depth and complexity, while Jamaican rum brings bold, funky notes. Using both creates the Zombie's signature layered flavor.
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice to chill and combine the juices and syrups evenly, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Mix juices and syrups in advance, but add rums and brandy only when serving, and shake with ice individually to preserve carbonation and proper chill.
