Old Fashioned Twist on a Tiki Classic - the Zombie!

apricot brandy

🥗Healthier: peach schnapps

💰Cheaper: peach nectar

Peach schnapps offers a similar fruity flavor at a lower cost.

light rum

🥗Healthier: coconut rum

💰Cheaper: white rum

Coconut rum adds sweetness and flavor without significant calories.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: spiced rum

💰Cheaper: blackstrap rum

Spiced rum provides flavor complexity at a lower price.

grenadine

🥗Healthier: pomegranate syrup

💰Cheaper: cherry syrup

Cherry syrup can mimic the sweetness of grenadine.

Start by preparing the rums: measure 1.5 oz of Jamaican rum and 1.5 oz of Puerto Rican rum.

Add 1 oz of 151-proof rum to the mixture.

Next, add 6 drops of Anise liqueur.

For the sour component, measure 0.75 oz of lime juice and add it to the shaker.

Add 0.5 oz of Falernum to the mix.

Next, measure 0.5 oz of Don’s Mix and add it to the shaker.

Add 1 barspoon of grenadine for sweetness and color.

Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters to the mixture.

Fill the shaker with crushed ice, using around ¾ of a scoop, and blend for just 5 seconds.

Pour the mixture into a tall chilled Collins glass.

Fill the glass with more crushed ice.

Garnish with a bouquet of mint by giving it a spank and placing it on top of the drink.

Cooking Techniques

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