The Robo Zombie from Chopper in Nashville blends the original 1930s Zombie with the 1950s variations
The Robo Zombie comes highly recommended by Chopper itself. “It’s one of those drinks that takes you to a far away place, goes down too easily, and it’s on fire,” says General Manager Nick Thaxton. Rooted in old school tiki cocktails, it’s the perfect drink for old school tiki fans looking to freshen up their order.
Thaxton tells us…
Name the cocktail.
Robo Zombie
What inspired the name? What’s this drink’s origin story?
The drink is inspired by a fusion of the original 1930s Don the Beachcomber Zombie cocktail and the 1950s Zombie.
What other drinks belong in its family?
This cocktail has roots in old school tiki cocktails, other drinks in the family are the Mai Tai, Jet Pilot, Singapore Sling, and Cobras Fang
If you like Rum and forgetting about your problems you should try this drink. What food is this cocktail best served with?
This cocktail goes great with Polynesian, Chinese, or Mexican Food.
Ingredients
- 2.5oz zombie blend (a blend of OFTD and Jamaican Pot Still Black)
- .75oz fassionola
- 1.0oz pineapple
- .5oz lime
- .5oz lemon
- .5oz falernum #9
- 2 dash abstura
- 2 dash cinnamon tincture
Directions
Spindle blend for 7-8 seconds (using pebble ice and an old school milkshake blender), pour into an Orange Robo mug (Available on Choppertiki.com), add crushed ice to fill.
