When I said that it's hard to find a drink more classic than the 151 swizzle, I was of course referring to the ultimate classic of all time, The Zombie. This drink is the legendary staple and cornerstone of the tiki recipe library. Invented by Donn Beach back in the 30s, the drink got it's name when a hung-over customer at his restaurant needed a drink to get him through a business meeting. Donn Beach created the drink, and the customer returned several days later saying he was a zombie for the entire length of the trip. The original ingredients were so secret that Beach would communicate the recipe to his staff in code. A more public recipe became available in the 50s, and that is the one that most bars stick to today.
- 1 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 oz passion fruit syrup
- 1 oz white Puerto Rican rum
- 1 oz gold Puerto Rican rum
- 1 oz 151-proof Lemon Hart Demerara rum (no substitution)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
The drink is popular for it's incredibly high alcohol content. At Don The Beachcomber restaurants, they even limit you to two per person. The taste is a very strong yet very refreshing tiki flavor, with a beautifully prepared look.
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