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Zombie

Three rums, falernum, absinthe, and a flaming garnish — tiki's final boss.

How to order it: Don the Beachcomber, 1934. Famously limited to two per customer. There's a reason.

Flavor profile

Sweetness7
Bitterness2
Strength10
Freshness5
Richness4
Sparkle0
Daring9

The recipe

  • 1 oz white rum; 1 oz dark rum
  • ½ oz aged rum (151) float
  • ¾ oz lime; ½ oz falernum
  • Grenadine, absinthe dash, bitters
  • Tiki mug; limit two
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