Zombie
The 'Zombie' is a popular cocktail, not a food dish, originating from the Tiki culture of the 1930s. It is a potent, rum-based drink typically featuring multiple types of rum (often including overproof rum), fruit juices like pineapple and lime, and various syrups or liqueurs, served in a distinctive Tiki mug.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, the Zombie is high in carbohydrates and calories from its sugary mixers and alcohol, with negligible protein or fat. A single serving can easily range from 300 to 500 calories, with the high alcohol content being its primary source of energy.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 800 IU |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Zombie is iconic for its association with escapism and exoticism, famously created by Donn Beach to be a potent 'hair of the dog' remedy. Its unique presentation and complex, strong flavor profile made it a staple of mid-century Tiki bar culture.
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