Zombie

Hey at least I can admit when I f**k up, right?

In an effort to do a bit more research, I want to share the incredible history behind an iconic tiki cocktail: the zombie. Created by Don the Beachcomber (and NOT Trader Vic — thanks to everyone who pointed that out). This classic tiki cocktail is as full of history as it is rum. I hope y’all found this video as informative as I did.

Now… who wants to know the recipe to Don’s Mix? Should I make a zombie in the next video? Comment below.

Cheers y’all.

ingredients:

1½ oz | 45 ml Jamaican Rum
1½ oz | 45 ml Puerto Rican Rum
1 oz | 30 ml 151-Proof Demerara Rum
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Lime Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Don's Mix (recipe below)
½ oz | 15 ml Falernum
1 Teaspoon Grenadine
4 Dashes Pernod
1 Dash Angostura bitters
Garnish: Mint Sprig

DON'S MIX

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3 Cinnamon Sticks

1 Cup Sugar1

1 Cup Water

4 Cups Grapefruit Juice

tools:

instructions:

Bring 3 crushed cinnamon sticks, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Simmer for two minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit for at least two hours before straining into a clean glass bottle. To finish the mix, add 1 part of the syrup to 2 parts fresh grapefruit juice. Cover and keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.