Zombie (cocktail)

Overview of Zombie (cocktail).

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Zombie

Cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	Mint, cherry
Standard drinkware	Highball glass
Commonly used ingredients	1 part White Rum 1 part Golden Rum 1 part Dark Rum 1 part Apricot Brandy 1 part Lime Juice 1 part Pineapple Juice 1 part Papaya Juice 1 part Grenadine 1 part 151 Proof Rum

The Zombie is a cocktail made of fruit juices, liqueurs, and various rums. It first appeared in the late 1930s, invented by Donn Beach of Hollywood's Don the Beachcomber restaurant. It was popularized soon afterwards at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

History

The Zombie cocktail is one of the most famous cocktails from the Tiki culture. The drink was created by Donn Beach and was first served at his Hollywood restaurant, Don the Beachcomber, in the late 1930s.

Ingredients

The Zombie cocktail includes a combination of fruit juices, liqueurs, and various types of rum including White Rum, Golden Rum, Dark Rum, and 151 Proof Rum. It also includes Apricot Brandy, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Papaya Juice, and Grenadine.

Preparation

To prepare a Zombie cocktail, all ingredients except the high-proof rum are shaken with ice and strained into a glass. The high-proof rum is then floated on top. The cocktail can be garnished with mint, though this is optional.

Popularity

The Zombie cocktail gained popularity at the 1939 New York World's Fair and has remained a popular choice in many bars and restaurants since.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Tiki culture
• Don the Beachcomber

External links

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