The Bloody Brilliant Zombie Cocktails Is Comforting, Fun, and Just a Little Reckless.
Perfect for surviving the apocalypse, or at least numbing the realization you didn’t save the good records.
Skill Level:
Medium – a shaker build with a (very optional) float. Zombie fun without zombie difficulty.
Bloody Brilliant Zombie Cocktail
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Hawthorne strainer
- Tall glass or zombie glass (14-16 oz)
- Bar Spoon (if floating overproof rum)
- Ice lots of ice
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Light rum
- 1 ounce Dark rum
- 1 ounce Pineapple juice
- 3/4 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce Grenadine
- 1/4 ounce Falernum or orgeat syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1/2 ounce 151 rum floated
- lime wheel, maraschino cherry, mint sprig optional garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the overproof rum to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled (10–12 seconds).
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Optional: Float the overproof rum over the back of a spoon for that fire-starting effect.
- Garnish however you like—mint, cherry, lime, or full Winchester chaos.
Notes
Why It Works
This is a slightly tamer take on the tiki-style Zombie, making it approachable at home without losing the tropical mayhem. The dual rums bring layered complexity, the pineapple and lime juice create a bright, juicy punch, and the falernum or orgeat delivers that island sweetness with subtle spice. Grenadine adds blood-red drama and balance, and Angostura bitters wrap it all in a warm, spiced finish. The optional float adds showmanship (and kick) without needing to light anything on fire… unless you want to. It's exactly the kind of cocktail Ed would hand Shaun while trying to cheer him up in the middle of an undead siege. Comforting, fun, and just a little reckless.
Movie Pairing
Pair with:
Shaun of the Dead
This drink doesn’t just nod to the apocalypse, it dances through it in a Hawaiian shirt. Bold, funny, and tropical enough to forget the zombified mess outside, it’s the perfect pour for a horror-comedy classic. Sip it while arguing over which records are safe to throw, or toast to Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now mid-battle.
Pro Tips & Variations
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No falernum or orgeat? Sub with ¼ oz honey syrup or skip it entirely.
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Make it spicy: Add a thin slice of fresh ginger or a dash of chili tincture to the shaker.
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Batch it: Multiply ingredients (minus the float) into a pitcher for 4. Shake individual portions with ice and serve.
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Mocktail version coming soon – because even zombies deserve a zero-proof option.
