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Zombie Cocktail Recipe with Ingredients and Instructions
The Zombie is a legendary tiki cocktail, with a recipe featuring multiple rums, fruit juices, and exotic liqueurs. This potent tropical mixed drink offers complex fruity flavors with hints of spice and citrus, traditionally garnished with fresh mint. Created in the 1930s by Donn Beach, the Zombie recipe is perfect for adventurous drinkers seeking authentic tiki cocktails with serious strength.
Glass:
Tiki Mug
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse a tiki mug with a splash of rum.
- 2
In a shaker, combine various rums, lime juice, and assorted fruit juices with ice.
- 3
Shake well and strain into the mug.
- 4
Garnish with a mint sprig and an orange slice.
Details
Glass: Tiki Mug
Makes: 1 serving
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Editorial Notes
More context for the Zombie
The Zombie combines Rum, Dark Rum, and Apricot Brandy. These quick notes add context on structure, flavor, and where the drink fits best.
Updated Dec 22, 2025 • 6 ingredients • 4 steps
What to expect
Expect sweet, sour, and spicy notes. Served in a Tiki Mug, the drink lands spirit-forward and more evening-leaning and keeps its structure clear.
Best moment
This style fits after-dinner pours and slower evening rounds. If you already enjoy Rum cocktails, it is an easy recipe to keep in rotation.
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