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Blended · one serving

Zombie

A powerful three-rum tiki classic balanced by lime, falernum, grapefruit, cinnamon, grenadine, bitters, and anise.

Short answer

Zombie is a blended cocktail made with jamaican rum, aged rum, demerara rum, lime juice, falernum, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, grenadine, aromatic bitters, and anise liqueur. A powerful three-rum tiki classic balanced by lime, falernum, grapefruit, cinnamon, grenadine, bitters, and anise. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodBlended
GlassCollins
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Zombie ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Zombie ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Aged Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Demerara Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Lime Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Falernum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Grapefruit Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Cinnamon Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Grenadine1 teaspoon
Aromatic bitters1 dash
Anise Liqueur6 dash

Garnish: Fresh mint leaves

Method

How to make Zombie

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a tall tumbler, weigh about 170 g of cracked ice, and prepare a fresh mint sprig for garnish.

  2. 02

    Add the three rums, lime juice, falernum, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, grenadine, bitters, and anise liqueur to a blender.

  3. 03

    Add the cracked ice and secure the blender lid firmly.

  4. 04

    Pulse for only 3–5 seconds, just until the mixture is integrated while the ice still has texture.

  5. 05

    Pour everything into the chilled tall glass and shape the remaining crushed ice into a neat mound.

  6. 06

    Slap the mint lightly to release its aroma, place it beside the straw, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Zombie taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Zombie questions

What is in a Zombie?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, aged rum, demerara rum, lime juice, falernum, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, grenadine, aromatic bitters, and anise liqueur.

How long does a Zombie take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Zombie prepared?

It uses a blended method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Zombie alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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