Welcome to Cocktail Connexion, your destination for iconic and powerful cocktails. Today we present the Zombie, a legendary tiki cocktail known for its strength and tropical flavors.

This bold blend of amber rum, white rum, overproof rum, lime juice, passion fruit juice, grenadine and a touch of absinthe is perfect for those who love intense, character-rich cocktails. Created in the 1930s, the Zombie is a must for festive evenings or to bring a touch of the spirit of the islands to your tasting moments. Follow our detailed guide to prepare this powerful recipe and impress your guests with a glass loaded with tropical flavors.

1 oz white rum

1 oz golden rum

1 oz dark rum

0.75 oz red fruit liqueur (e.g. Cherry Heering)

0.75 oz fresh lime juice

0.5 oz cane sugar syrup

0.5 oz grenadine syrup

0.5 oz absinthe

2 drops of almond extract

Ice cubes

1 sprig of mint for garnish

• In a shaker, add all ingredients except for the absinthe and mint.
• Add ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
• Pour absinthe into a glass and tilt it to coat the sides.
• Pour the mixture into the glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve immediately.

Enjoy your Zombie Cocktail ! 

Tip: The Zombie is a very strong cocktail, so be careful when drinking it. It is also possible to replace the absinthe with another anise-flavored alcohol, such as pastis or Pernod.