Zombie Punch
A multi-rum tiki punch made with overproof, Jamaican, and aged rums, plus lime, falernum, grenadine, absinthe, and bitters. It is lightly tart and off-dry, with moderate strength at about 17% ABV.
Also in Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails, with a different recipe →
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled tiki mug filled with pebble ice
Zombie Punch
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Volume348 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol60 ml (47 g)150 ml of vodka (40%)5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar12 g (3.3%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.47%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Don the Beachcomber (1934)
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Zombie Punch