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Zombie

Name: Zombie
Ingredients: 1 oz White Rum; 1 oz Aged Rum; .5 oz Spiced Rum; .5 oz The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum; 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice; .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice; .5 oz Grenadine; 2 bar spoon Rich Demerara Syrup; 1-2 dash(es) Aromatic Bitters; 2 ea Absinthe Spritz

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By Kate Geary

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: April 21, 2025

Essentials

Refreshing

The Classic Zombie cocktail is a legendary tiki drink that helped launch the tiki bar movement in the U.S. Created in 1934 by Donn Beach (aka Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gantt), founder of Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood, this bold blend became iconic for its strength and tropical complexity.   According to tiki lore, Donn made the Zombie to cure a customer’s hangover before a business meeting. The man returned saying it left him feeling like a zombie, and the name stuck. The original recipe uses ...

Ingredients

1 oz
White Rum

1 oz
Aged Rum

.5 oz
Spiced Rum

.5 oz
The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum

1 oz
Fresh Grapefruit Juice

.75 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

.5 oz
Grenadine

2 bar spoon
Rich Demerara Syrup

1-2 dash(es)
Aromatic Bitters

2 ea
Absinthe Spritz

Tools

Boston Shaker
Strainer
Jigger
Atomizer (for Absinthe)

Instructions

Garnish

Fresh Mint + Grapefruit Slice

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Kate Geary

Creator of @liquidplaylist

Discover the art of crafting creative cocktails, mouthwatering drinks, and eye-catching garnishes with my easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes you can make right at home. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a beginner, I'll guide you through fun and flavorful concoctions that will impress your guests and elevate your at-home bar experience....

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1️⃣Add all ingredients except absinthe and garnishes into a shaker. 2️⃣Add ice and shake for 5–10 seconds. 3️⃣Spritz 2 sprays of absinthe into a cocktail glass, then fill with crushed ice. 4️⃣Strain the cocktail into the glass. 5️⃣Garnish with mint (smack to release oils) and an orange or grapefruit slice.

Editor's Note

Golden Falernum replaces traditional cinnamon syrup, while demerara syrup supplies molasses depth, giving this Zombie a fresh spice‑forward twist.

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