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Classic Zombie Cocktail

A potent and fruity tropical tiki drink that brings the beach straight to your living room.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 31, 2026
Classic Zombie Cocktail
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
5 minutes
Serves
1

The Zombie is a legendary tiki drink that is famous for its complex blend of rums and fruit juices. It is a bold, refreshing cocktail that feels like a mini vacation in a glass, making it a favorite for weekend gatherings or backyard parties.

Because this drink is quite strong, I always make sure to serve it over plenty of crushed ice to keep it chilled as I sip. Feel free to use a mix of your favorite light and dark rums to get the flavor profile exactly how you like it.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce light rum
  • 1 ounce dark rum
  • 1 ounce high proof rum
  • 1 ounce apricot brandy
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon grenadine
  • A dash of bitters
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish
  • Crushed ice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour the light rum, dark rum, high proof rum, apricot brandy, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters into the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake the mixture well for about fifteen seconds until it is nice and cold.

  4. 4

    Fill a tall glass to the brim with crushed ice.

  5. 5

    Strain the drink into the glass over the fresh ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Use the highest quality fresh lime juice you can find, as it makes a huge difference in the balance of the drink. If you have leftovers, you can store the fruit juices in the fridge for a day but do not mix the cocktail until you are ready to drink it.

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