About this episode
A boozy Tiki classic, the Zombie’s reputation has benefitted from ample helpings of marketing and mysticism. With a lengthy list of ingredients, it’s also a drink that can seem overwhelming when viewing the recipe at first glance. In today’s episode, spirits educator, author, and Tiki expert Shannon Mustipher breaks down those ingredients and teaches us how to master its preparation. Listen on (or read below) to discover Mustipher’s Zombie recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Shannon Mustipher’s Zombie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 ounces aged rum
- 1 1⁄2 ounces pot still Jamaican rum
- 1 ounce 151-proof rum
- 6 drops absinthe
- 1⁄2 ounce falernum
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- 1⁄2 ounce Don’s Mix
- 3⁄4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 dash of Angostura bitters
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with cubed ice.
2. Shake until cold and strain into a Collins glass or vessel of your choice over crushed ice.
3. Garnish with mint, a lime wedge, and an orange twist.
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