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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jamaican Rum | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 9 parts |
Aged Rum | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 9 parts |
Demerara Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Lime Juice | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 4 parts |
Falernum | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Grapefruit Juice | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 2 parts |
Cinnamon Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Grenadine | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Anise Liqueur | 6 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Fresh mint leaves
Method
How to make Zombie
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a tall tumbler, weigh about 170 g of cracked ice, and prepare a fresh mint sprig for garnish.
- 02
Add the three rums, lime juice, falernum, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, grenadine, bitters, and anise liqueur to a blender.
- 03
Add the cracked ice and secure the blender lid firmly.
- 04
Pulse for only 3–5 seconds, just until the mixture is integrated while the ice still has texture.
- 05
Pour everything into the chilled tall glass and shape the remaining crushed ice into a neat mound.
- 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.
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.
- International Bartenders Association — ZombieIBA official style reference
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/zombie/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved










