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Zombie recipe

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Powerful tiki cocktail served over crushed ice in a tiki glass.

Fantasy Long Great classics
Volume 15.1 cl
Alcohol 24 %
Calories 2030 kcal
Colour Brown, Orange
Difficulty Medium
Published 09/2026
Prep time 6 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour all the ingredients except the overproof rum into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake briefly, then pour into a tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
  3. Float the overproof rum on top.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

Created in 1934 by Donn Beach in Hollywood. It was so potent that customers were limited to two drinks.

Decoration

Garnish with a bouquet of mint and an orange slice.

Variation

Don the Beachcomber's original recipe used a blend of three rums and a homemade passion fruit and cinnamon syrup.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Zombie called?

The Zombie cocktail is also known as zombie, strong tiki cocktail, rum falernum absinthe, exotic cocktail.

Which glass should Zombie be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Tumbler.

What is the volume of Zombie?

The volume of the Zombie cocktail is 15.1 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Zombie?

The alcohol content of the Zombie recipe is 24%.

How many calories are in Zombie?

The calories of the Zombie cocktail are estimated at 2030 calories.

What colour is Zombie?

The Zombie cocktail is Brown, Orange in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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