Welcome to Day 28 of our Halloween Cocktail series! Today, we're diving into a spooky and delicious twist on a classic Tiki cocktail – The Zombie. This concoction is not only a nod to the hauntingly good Cranberries song but also a delightfully strong drink to get you in the Halloween spirit.
The Zombie
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Golden Rum
1 oz White Rum
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Passion Fruit Juice or Syrup
1/2 oz Cranberry Juice
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1/2 oz Grenadine
1/2 oz Overproof Rum
Fresh mint for garnish
1 gummy candy brain for a fun touch
2 Maraschino cherries for garnish
1 Dehydrated blood orange slice
Instructions:
Mix the Magic: In a cocktail shaker, combine the golden rum, white rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, passion fruit juice, cranberry juice, and Angostura bitters. Add ice and shake well to blend all the flavors.
Prepare Your Glass: Grab a skull-themed glass (or any glass that screams Halloween to you) and fill it with ice.
Pour and Garnish: Strain your vibrant cocktail into the prepared glass. Gently top it with grenadine for an eerie effect. Garnish with fresh mint, a gummy candy brain, maraschino cherries, and a dehydrated blood orange slice for that extra spooky flair.
Enjoy: Sip your Zombie cocktail while enjoying some 90s throwback tunes to fully embrace the Halloween vibe.
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This Zombie cocktail is the perfect blend of fruity, strong, and fun, making it an ideal choice for any Halloween gathering. Cheers to a hauntingly good time!
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