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.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessHigh · 4/5
- SournessHigh · 4/5
- BitternessLow · 2/5
- StrengthDominant · 5/5
- FreshnessHigh · 4/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Zombie: ingredient choices
Can I use one rum for all three rum entries?
This specification lists Jamaican, aged and Demerara rum separately. One generic rum does not establish the same blend. Follow the measured recipe and bottle labels; the name or taste score is not a measured ABV.
Compare Three Dots and a Dash: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of ZombieMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
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.
- 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