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Halloween is almost here, and I thought it would be fun to show you how to turn one of our favorite cocktails into a alcoholic punch recipe, ready to share with friends!

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For a single serving Zombie recipe (above), check out our blog post (including video) here.

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OK, now let’s get back to this boozy punch recipe. I’m keeping this one short & sweet, so grab the recipe below, and enjoy the batched version of this classic tiki drink with a delicious blend of flavors. Cheers, and happy Halloween!

a big-batch drink of cold punch for Halloween party time, with lime wheels and cherries

Zombie Punch Cocktail Recipe

A large format version of the classic drink "the Zombie," this punch is perfect for any spooky Halloween party! (Note: This yields about 52 ounces.)
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Course: Drinks
Servings: 6 eight-ounce cups

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup White Rum
  • 3/4 cup Dark Rum
  • 1/8 cup Absinthe
  • 1 cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 cups Pineapple Juice
  • 1/4 cup Grenadine
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon Demerara Syrup
  • 5 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 cup Cold Water or 1 small bag of ice

Instructions

  • Build in a punch bowl or drink dispenser, pouring in one ingredient at a time and stirring after each ingredient is added to make sure the cocktail gets mixed together thoroughly.
  • Garnish the punch bowl with ice and cubes hollowed-out lime halves with brandied cherries for zombie eyes.
  • Serve individual punch in a tall glass if possible, garnished with mint sprigs.

About Melanie Tornroth

Content Coordinator & Photographer



An audiobook junkie, avid cheese enthusiast, & former English teacher, Melanie stumbled into the job of A Bar Above’s content coordinator with zero qualifications but plenty of experience drinking craft cocktails. When not mastering the perfect Manhattan or buried in content, you’ll find her at the dog park, embarrassing her preteen with “cringe” dance moves, or savoring two minutes of quiet in her car post-grocery run.