This mezcal and tequila-based riff on the classic tiki drink picked up its name for a reason, just like the original
Looking for a new twist on a tiki classic? The Walking Dead from Gin Rummy in Los Angeles might be the cocktail calling for you. Featuring mezcal and tequila along with apricot liqueur, the drink lives up to its name as well as the pour it was inspired by.
Name the cocktail.
The Walking Dead
What inspired the name? What’s this drink’s origin story?
The name is a play on a classic tiki drink called a Zombie. Before Gin Rummy, this used to be a Mexican restaurant specializing in mezcal and other agave spirits. We inherited a lot of those agave spirits so I wanted to create a tiki inspired cocktail using what we had in house. We took a classic Zombie recipe and pulled out the rum and replaced it with 3 different agave spirits.
What other drinks belong in its family?
Tiki drinks
If you like Tiki and Tequila you should try this drink.
What food is this cocktail best served with?
Tacos
Ingredients
- .75 mezcal
- .75 Raicilla
- .75 high proof tequila
- .75 Pineapple
- .5 Lime
- .5 Apricot Liqueur
- .5 Cinnamon+Vanilla
- .25 Falernum
- 4dsh Cinnamon Bitters
- orchid & mint sprig garnish
- Cinnamon Dust (Fire!)
- Wide Straw
Directions
Add all ingredients to a shaker with crushed ice, whip shake, pour into a tiki mug, top with more crushed ice, torched cinnamon dust, mint sprig and an orchid garnish.
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