Tiki Spiced Dark Rum Zombie with Citrus and Cinnamon

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A bold tiki classic combining dark and gold rums, fresh citrus juices, and warm cinnamon syrup to create a complex, layered cocktail. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dark rum, gold rum, fresh lime juice 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 280 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker filled with 1 cup crushed ice, combine 1.5 oz dark rum, 1.5 oz gold rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz cinnamon syrup, and 0.25 oz grenadine.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice. Garnish with 1 cinnamon stick and an orange twist, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on top.

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