From the demo, Elemental Mixology
TRADER VIC’S 1947 ZOMBIE
Single serving & batch recipes adapted by Andrew “the Alchemist”
| ZOMBIE Genre: Punches Family: Fancy Free-form Punches Serveware: 12 fl-oz. Collins Glass Garniture: Orange Half-wheel Serveware preparation: none Method: SHAKE Service: ON THE ROCKS In serveware: 5 Ice Cubes (≈1 oz. each) In mixing glass: 1 fl-oz. | 30 ml. Lemon Juice 1/2 fl-oz. | 15 ml. Grenadine (authentic pomegranate grenadine) 1 bsp. | 2.5 ml. Absinthe {or Pastis} 1/2 fl-oz. | 15 ml. Demerara Rum (151 proof) 1 fl-oz. | 30 ml. Jamaican Rum (dark) 1/2 fl-oz. | 15 ml. Puerto Rican Rum 1/2 fl-oz. | 15 ml. Curaçao Liqueur 2 fl-oz. | 60 ml. Orange Juice 5 Ice Cubes (≈1 oz. each – cracked in half) Cover with tin, SHAKE & strain into serveware. Garnish, insert straws & serve. |
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ZOMBIE (25 servings) Genre: Punches Family: Fancy Free-form Punches Batchware: 6 qt. Punch Bowl Serveware: 6 fl-oz. Punch Cup Garniture: Orange Half-wheel Serveware preparation: none Method: BATCH Service: DOWN In batchware: 3 cups | 75 cl. Lemon Juice 11/2 cups | 37.5 cl. Grenadine (authentic pomegranate grenadine) 2 fl-oz. | 6 cl. Absinthe {or Pastis Liqueur} 11/2 cups | 37.5 cl. Demerara Rum (151 proof) 3 cups | 75 cl. Jamaican Rum (dark) 11/2 cups | 37.5 cl. Puerto Rican Rum 11/2 cups | 37.5 cl. Curaçao Liqueur 6 cups | 150 cl. Orange Juice Stir, chill 2 hours. Fill with block or large-cube ice & set out. For service, ladle into serveware, garnish & serve. |
note: bsp. = level barspoon, or half teaspoon
Use only freshly-pressed lemon juice.
Freshly-pressed orange juice is superior, but any good not-from-concentrate orange juice may be used instead.
Authentic grenadine custom-made the traditional way with a little brandy in it is best, otherwise see below.
THE ALCHEMIST RECOMMENDS:
Grenadine:
Sonoma Syrup Company
Absinthe (recommended, but Pastis Liqueur may be used instead):
Premium: Kübler [Beverage Warehouse or Beverages & More]
Luxury: Absinthe Edouard [http://www.absintheonline.com/acatalog/Jade.html]
Demerara Rum (overproof – check for correct proof on the label):
Standard: Lemon Hart (151-proof) [Beverage Warehouse or Vendome Liquors in Beverly Hills]
Jamaican Rum (dark):
Standard: Myer’s [anywhere]
Puerto Rican Rum:
Well: Bacardi Superior, Ronrico Silver or DonQ Cristal (none preferred)
Standard: Ron del Barrilito 2-star [Beverage Warehouse or Beverages & More]
Premium: Ron del Barrilito 3-star [Beverage Warehouse]
Curaçao Liqueur:
Well: DeKuyper or Hiram Walker [Beverage Warehouse or Beverages & More]
Standard: Senior Curaçao of Curaçao [Beverage Warehouse]
Pastis Liqueur (if not using absinthe):
Standard: Herbsaint, Pernod or Ricard [Beverage Warehouse or Beverages & More]