Zombie Tiki Cocktail

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Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients: 14

A classic exotic cocktail with a unique blend of rums, grapefruit juice, and aromatic spices, finished with a touch of mint for a refreshing finish.

Ingredients

1
cup sugar
1
cup water
2
sticks cinnamon sticks
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
3
ounces white rum (preferably Jamaican)
3
ounces gold rum (preferably Puerto Rican)
2
ounces dark rum (preferably 151-proof Demerara)
14
teaspoon Pernod
1
ounce Velvet Falernum
4
ounces Donn's Mix (see above)
2
teaspoons grenadine
dash A few dashes Angostura bitters
3
cups ice
2
sprigs fresh mint, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare Donn's Mix:
2. In a small saucepan, create a simple syrup by combining sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow the syrup to infuse for up to 2 hours, then strain it into a separate container.
3. To complete the mix, mix one part of the infused syrup with two parts freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
4. Prepare the cocktail:
5. Combine all ingredients, excluding the mint, in a blender, saving the ice for last.
6. Blend on high speed for 5 to 7 seconds, ensuring the crushed ice reaches a consistent size. Pour the mixture into two glasses and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița