Zombie

Zombie

The Zombie cocktail is a classic tiki drink that was first created in the 1930s. Its origins can be traced back to Don the Beachcomber, a tiki bar in Hollywood, California, which was owned by Donn Beach (born Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt). Beach is considered to be the father of tiki culture and is credited with popularizing the tiki drink style.

The Zombie cocktail is a strong, rum-based drink that is typically made with a combination of light and dark rums, apricot brandy, lime juice, and various syrups and spices. The exact recipe for the Zombie cocktail has been a closely guarded secret for many years, but it is known to contain a high amount of alcohol, making it a powerful and potent drink.

Directions

1. Fill a shaker with ice
2. Add 60ml/2oz of White Rum
3. Add 30ml/1oz of Dark Rum
4. Add 15ml/.5oz of Apricot Brandy
5. Add 15ml/.5oz of Lime Juice
6. Add 8ml/.25oz of Grenadine
7. Add 8ml/.25oz of Falernum
8. Add 8ml/.25oz of Cinnamon Syrup
9. Add 1ml/.25tsp of Absinthe
10. Add 1 Dash of Aromatic Bitters
11. Garnish with a Lime Wheel

The Zombie cocktail is known for its complex flavor profile. The light rum provides a smooth base for the drink, while the dark rum adds depth and richness. The apricot brandy adds a touch of sweetness and a hint of fruitiness. The lime juice adds a tart and refreshing element, while the grenadine adds a touch of sweetness and a red color. The falernum is a sweet syrup made from almonds, ginger, and lime and it adds a nice balance to the drink and the cinnamon syrup brings a warm and spicy flavor. The absinthe adds a unique herbal and anise flavor, while the Angostura bitters adds a hint of bitterness and complexity.

The Zombie cocktail is typically served in a hurricane glass, which is a tall, curved glass that is associated with tiki drinks. The lime wheel and mint sprig garnish add a burst of flavor and aroma to the drink. The Zombies is a very strong drink and should be consumed with caution.

The Zombie cocktail gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s and became a staple of tiki culture. Donn Beach’s bars were known for their exotic and tropical decor, and the Zombies was one of the many tiki drinks that he served. The drink was so popular that Beach had to limit customers to two per person, due to its high alcohol content.

The Zombie cocktail inspired many other tiki drinks and became a classic tiki cocktail. The popularity of tiki drinks waned in the 1960s and 1970s, but in recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in tiki culture and the Zombies cocktail has once again become a popular drink.

There have been many variations on the classic Zombies recipe over the years. Some bartenders choose to use different types of rum, while others opt to use different types of fruit brandy or liqueur, such as apricot or peach brandy. Some also use different types of syrups, such as orgeat, a sweet syrup made from almonds, or allspice dram, a liqueur made from allspice berries. Some variations also use different types of bitters, such as Peychaud’s or orange bitters.