Zesty Tropical Delight

This refreshing and zesty tropical delight, known as the Classic Zombie Punch, is an authentic frozen tiki drink filled with three types of rum and an array of tropical fruits and spices. It's the perfect blend of Jamaican rum, gold Puerto Rican rum, 151-proof Demerara rum, cinnamon syrup, grapefruit juice, lime juice, falernum, Angostura Bitters, Herbsaint or Pernod, and grenadine. Blended to icy perfection and garnished with a sprig of mint, this exotic cocktail will transport you to a sunny island paradise with its bold and flavorful profile.

Zesty Tropical Delight

A zesty and bold frozen tiki drink, the Classic Zombie Punch is an authentic tropical cocktail filled with three types of rum and an array of exotic spices and fruits.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces Jamaican rum
  • 1 1/2 ounces gold Puerto Rican rum
  • 1 ounce 151-proof Demerara rum
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon syrup
  • 2 teaspoons grapefruit juice
  • 3/4 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce falernum
  • Dash of Angostura Bitters
  • 6 drops Herbsaint or Pernod
  • 1 teaspoon grenadine
  • Garnish: mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Fill a blender with 3/4 cup of ice and crush it.
  2. Add Jamaican rum, gold Puerto Rican rum, 151-proof Demerara rum, cinnamon syrup, grapefruit juice, lime juice, falernum, Angostura Bitters, Herbsaint or Pernod, and grenadine to the blender.
  3. Blend on high speed for 5 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour the blended mixture into a tall glass, adding more ice cubes until the glass is full.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve for a delightful tropical experience.