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$6.35
cost
385
cal
31.5%
ABV
2/5
NA score
3.94
std drinks
18.6g
sugar
Zombie
An easy rum cocktail built on white rum.
The Recipe
- white rum1.5 oz
- dark rum1.5 oz
- overproof rum0.5 oz
- lime juice0.75 oz
- grapefruit juice0.5 oz
- cinnamon syrup0.5 oz
- grenadine0.25 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$6.35
Bar price
$15–$18
You save
$8.65
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | 1.5 oz | $1.06 |
| dark rum | 1.5 oz | $1.30 |
| overproof rum | 0.5 oz | $0.47 |
| lime juice | 0.75 oz | $0.14 |
| grapefruit juice | 0.5 oz | $0.04 |
| cinnamon syrup | 0.5 oz | $0.25 |
| grenadine | 0.25 oz | $0.12 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $6.35 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
385
Sugar
18.6g
ABV
31.5%
Std drinks
3.94
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | 96 | 24.9% |
| dark rum | 96 | 24.9% |
| angostura bitters | 90 | 23.4% |
| overproof rum | 41.5 | 10.8% |
| cinnamon syrup | 33 | 8.6% |
| grenadine | 17 | 4.4% |
| lime juice | 6 | 1.6% |
| grapefruit juice | 5.5 | 1.4% |
Carbs: 18.9g
Alcohol: 55.2g
Volume: 7.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$6.35
Zero-proof cost
$5.86
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| white rum | Lyre's White Cane Spirit(Lyre's) | $2.28 |
| dark rum | Lyre's Dark Cane Spirit(Lyre's) | $2.28 |
| overproof rum | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $0.67 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.14 |
| grapefruit juice | Kept | $0.04 |
| cinnamon syrup | Kept | $0.25 |
| grenadine | Kept | $0.12 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
rumsalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rollsfish tacoseloteguacamolemolecroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwaffles
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Zombie?
- 1.5 oz white rum, 1.5 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz overproof rum, 0.75 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup, 0.25 oz grenadine, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Zombie cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Zombie is $6.35 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Zombie?
- A Zombie has approximately 385 calories, with 31.5% ABV and 18.6g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Zombie?
- Yes — the Zombie has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $5.86.