Classic Zombie Tiki Cocktail
A complex rum-based cocktail with pineapple, lime, and bitters, served in a tiki mug with a pineapple garnish. This Tropical-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, light rum, coconut rum for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 0.75 oz light rum
- 0.75 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Pimento dram
- filling amount ice
- 1 pineapple slice
- 1 sprig mint
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz light rum, 0.75 oz coconut rum, 1 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 dash Angostura bitters, and 1 dash Pimento dram with ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled tiki mug filled with ice.
- Step 4: Garnish with 1 pineapple slice and 1 mint sprig.
