Post #29393 by donhonyc on Fri, Apr 4, 2003 11:35 PM

Mahalo folks!

IT'S ALIVE!! Just had my first experience(s) mixing Zombies here at home, and I'm happy to report that the mission was successfully accomplished. Followed the Don the Beachcomber recipe pretty much to the 'T' from page 89 of Grog Log. As far as rums... used Myers for dark, Bacardi gold in place of 'Barbados' rum (maybe some of you seasoned mixologists have advice/comments on that?), Bacardi light for light Puerto Rican rum, and Bacardi 151. And using my new cocktail shaker, all I can say is DAMN...Don knew what he was doing, or maybe not, but either way an amazing classic cocktail!! My girfriend also picked up some very decorative Collins glasses at the 99 cent (!) store that are totally ass-kicking and were pretty much made for sipping Zombies. I will post pictures of the glasses (filled with Zombies) soon.

Also had some fun mixing the 'Planet of the Apes' (page 62 of Grog Log). Not the most interesting in the Tiki drink world but I had the ingredients. How can you not mix a drink named after a Charlton Heston movie if you've got the stuff laying around?? Maybe there should also be a drink called the '10 Commandments' in honor of Mr. Heston as well, but I guess that's for another web site.

Here's to more Nights of the Living Zombie! :drink:

[ Edited by: donhonyc on 2003-04-04 23:40 ]