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Powerful funky rum and delicate cinnamon spice, partially tamed by rich fruit and sweetened clove. Arriving at a definitive Zombie is not straightforward...
C Ximenes
16th April at 00:27
This isn't close to any of the various spec from the original sources. The rum ratios and styles are off, pink grapefruit wasn't used and the punch version, closest to what is listed here, doesn't have pineapple and has cinnamon syrup. Sippin' Safari has all 3 cannon recipes and the story around them.
16th April at 11:23
I’m not trying to recreate any of the various original specs that morphed over decades; instead, I’ve created my version, combining elements from each. This is a cocktail I’ve made numerous times at the request of guests at our bar over recent months, but I’ve not experimented with my recipe for some time. Your comment led me to do this and add cinnamon syrup and passion fruit syrup, as well as readdressing the rums and their proportions.
13th March at 20:06
I like a zombie but this particular recipe is not for me, too sour and not enough sweetness
8th November 2025 at 21:16
I might've used a bit too much absinthe but it was still great. I actually used Cockspur's falernum and it added a very interesting funkiness to it. Overall it's a fun cocktail which can be varied in a million different ways but the basic recipe still works. I'm not going to be making it often but for specific events and stuff I'll definitely be giving it a go.
10th June 2025 at 15:38
There is no cinnamon in your recipe
27th June 2025 at 09:17
Cinnamon is from falernum
18th December 2024 at 22:53
High levels of effort, but has a great pay off. Tops.
29th January 2025 at 09:51
Don't forget than xantham gum
20th July 2024 at 18:12
Getting a good mix of rums is essential for this but hit the sweet spot and it really sings (as will you - heady stuff!)
9th May 2024 at 05:56
I said u wouldn't blend any more drinks but i had to give my first zombie the benefit of the doubt, after-all is Don B and not trader Vic. L.O.L. ... okai jest aside great cocktail that can handle the ice ! cheers ;) ... Stiff drink, used RUMFIRE !
24th June 2022 at 17:28
What's recommended for the "overproof aged rum?"
25th June 2022 at 16:04
I'm presently using Hampden Estate Overproof Rum. I've added a link above.
23rd June 2022 at 07:55
我也被这杯酒搞糊涂了 不同的水果香料 加上大量的朗姆混合酒 因为成本的问题 我总是无法把风味统一到一起 我想这应该是一种果味浓郁的料理
25th November 2025 at 13:59
yes
27th September 2021 at 01:44
I'm confounded by the Zombie - I like tiki drinks, I like boozy drinks, I like all of the ingredients separately, but I really dislike how they come together in this cocktail. I've tried this recipe with pineapple juice, the original with cinnamon syrup, and either way I ended up with possibly the worst cocktail I've ever had. And that's compounded by this cocktail being quite the production to make. I feel like I'm missing something, or maybe the Zombie just doesn't work for my palate.
31st December 2021 at 08:07
This is my interpretation of the Codex recipe: 37.5ml Appleton Signature Blend, 37.5ml Ron del Barrilito 3-star rum, 22.5ml Hamilton Demerara 151 Overproof rum, 10ml Grapefruit juice, 5ml Cinnamon syrup, 22.5ml Lime juice, 15ml Tailor Velvet Falernum, 2.5ml Grenadine, 2 dash Absinthe, 2 drops Saline solution.
31st December 2021 at 05:26
Try the specs from Cocktail codex?
5th September 2021 at 01:27
Made this again and it was great. However, we did use the Difford Smart Jigger for the measurements and it was so easy. I am in the States and paid for the postage to get these, and it was worth every penny. These jiggers are unbelievable.
30th July 2021 at 20:36
You mention cinnamon spice in the review notes - where does that come from? I note that cinnamon syrup is common in other zombie recipes.
4th August 2021 at 20:30
Cinnamon notes come from both the falernum and, to a degree, the rums.
11th July 2021 at 01:40
Outstanding. Heavy on the rum taste and very powerful. Has always been one of my favorites.
Anonymous
22nd December 2020 at 00:20
I have tried this at several establishments and their versions are rarely delicious.