Zombie Recipe
Bacardi light rum, dark rum, overproof rum, passion fruit, pineapple and lime juices
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Flaming top (optional)
Method
Cocktail
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Measure and combine
In a shaker filled with ice, add 1 oz Bacardi light rum, 1 oz dark rum, 1/2 oz overproof rum, 1 oz passion fruit juice or purée, 2 oz pineapple juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 tablespoon simple syrup. If you like complexity, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
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Shake
Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and slightly frosty.
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Float overproof rum
Carefully pour 1/4 oz overproof rum over the back of a spoon held just above the ice mound to create a light float on top of the drink.
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Garnish
Garnish with a mint sprig, a lime wheel or wedge, and a pineapple wedge if using.
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Serve
Serve immediately with a straw. Advise the guest that the drink contains multiple rums and is high in alcohol.
Flaming top (optional — use caution)
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If you want a dramatic flaming presentation, pour an additional 1/4 oz overproof rum into a small metal spoon and carefully pour it over the float or directly on top in a thin stream. Light the top with a long match or lighter. Keep flames small and never leave unattended. Extinguish the flame before drinking by covering with a metal shaker tin or blowing gently. Warn guests to wait until the flame is fully out and the drink has cooled slightly before consuming.
