Description

The Zombie is a bold, tropical cocktail known for its potent mix of rums and fruity juices. Created in the 1930s, it is a tiki classic with a sweet yet fiery kick. Garnished with fruit and mint, the Zombie is perfect for adventurous drinkers seeking a vibrant, exotic experience.

Ingredients

40 ml Light Rum
40 ml Dark rum
20 ml Overproof Rum
60 ml Pineapple juice
30 ml lime juice
20 ml Passion Fruit Puree
10 ml Grenadine
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 mint sprig (for garnish)
1 cherry (for garnish)
1 wedge Pineapple Wedge (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to shake the main ingredients with ice. Bar Spoon – Used to float the overproof rum neatly.

Instructions

Add light rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, passion fruit puree, grenadine, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Float the overproof rum on top.
Garnish with mint, cherry, and pineapple.

Recommended glassware

Zombie Glass (recommended)

A tall narrow glass designed for tropical and tiki drinks.

350–470 ml Tall and narrow with tiki-style presentation potential.

Best for: Zombie, Singapore Sling, tropical punches, tall tiki drinks.

Garnish: Ideal for mint bouquets, pineapple leaves, cherries, and straws.

Tiki Mug

A decorative vessel for tiki cocktails and theatrical rum serves.

Great for an immersive tiki serve.

300–500 ml Decorative mug or vessel, often ceramic.

Best for: Mai Tai variations, Zombie, Navy Grog, Scorpion, tropical rum drinks.

Garnish: Pairs well with mint bouquets, flaming garnishes, pineapple fronds, and over-the-top presentation.

Zombie