Which Zombie Tiki Drink is Better? Hamilton~BeachBum Berry's Rum Blend or the 1934 Recipe?

apricot brandy

🥗Healthier: peach schnapps

💰Cheaper: peach nectar

Peach schnapps offers a similar fruity flavor profile.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: spiced rum

💰Cheaper: light rum

Spiced rum can provide a similar depth of flavor.

grenadine

🥗Healthier: pomegranate juice

💰Cheaper: raspberry syrup

Pomegranate juice is a natural alternative with less sugar.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: mint extract

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Mint extract captures flavor without needing fresh herbs.

Add 8 drops of absinthe to a shaker.

Add 8 drops of grenadine to the shaker.

Add 8 drops of Angostura bitters to the shaker.

Pour in 3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice.

Add 1/2 ounce of fresh grapefruit juice to the shaker.

Add 2 dashes of grapefruit bitters to the shaker.

Pour in 1/2 ounce of falernum.

Add 1/2 ounce of cinnamon syrup to the mixture.

Pour in 2 ounces of Beach Bum Berry's Zombie Blend rum.

Add 1 1/2 ounces of Appleton 12 year rum.

Add 1 1/2 ounces of Plantation 5 year rum.

Add 1 ounce of demerara 151 rum.

Flash blend the mixture with about 3/4 cup of ice for about 5 seconds.

Strain the mixture into a zombie glass filled with crushed ice.

Top the drink with more crushed ice.

Garnish with fresh mint.

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