Zombie

Ah, my dear, dear devotees of the Dionysian delights, today we dare to dabble in the dark arts of mixology, concocting a potion so potent, so perilously palatable, it could rouse the dead from their eternal repose. We are summoning forth the Zombie, a libation as complex and enigmatic as the plots of Sunrise Bay, a cocktail that promises to transport you to a realm of tropical intrigue and sensory decadence.

Ingredients

• 1 oz (30 ml) white rum, as clear and sharp as Twyla’s wit
• 1 oz (30 ml) golden rum, as smooth and mellow as Johnny’s negotiation tactics
• 1 oz (30 ml) dark rum, as rich and mysterious as my backstory
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) apricot brandy, the sweet caress of forbidden fruit
• 1 oz (30 ml) pineapple juice, a burst of tropical sunshine
• 1 oz (30 ml) lime juice, the zesty spark of Alexis’s latest scheme
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) grenadine, the syrupy sweetness of Roland’s well-intentioned blunders
• A dash of overproof rum (optional), for those daring to flirt with the precipice of propriety
• Ice, the cool composure underpinning Moira’s most dramatic moments
• Mint sprig or a slice of lime, for garnish, the final flourish on our theatrical production

Directions

1. In a shaker, as tempestuous as the Rose family’s arrival in Schitt’s Creek, combine the white, golden, and dark rums, along with the apricot brandy, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine. This is our ensemble cast, each bringing their unique notes to the performance.
2. Shake with the fervor of a thousand audition rejections, until the concoction is chilled to perfection, as invigorating as a premiere night.
3. Pour into a glass, tall and proud, filled with ice, a foundation as steadfast as Stevie’s loyalty.
4. Carefully float the overproof rum atop, if you dare, a nod to the thrill of the unknown.
5. Garnish with a mint sprig or a slice of lime, the crowning glory of our tropical odyssey.

Tips

• The symphony of rums is the cornerstone of this concoction; select each with care, for they are the leading trio in our tropical tale.
• The addition of overproof rum is not for the faint of heart, akin to daring to wear one of Moira’s most avant-garde ensembles to the Café Tropical.

Calories & Alcohol

In our denouement, my cherished circle of libation enthusiasts, the Zombie is not merely a cocktail; it is an epic saga in a glass, a voyage to the very edges of mixological mastery.

As we draw the curtains on this tropical tempest, be advised that this vessel of vivacious victory contains approximately 321 calories, with an alcohol content that boldly strides across the stage at about 2.9 standard drinks (4.2 AUD). A modest levy for a journey into the heart of the night.