Ep. 42: Geeky for Tiki - The Zombie and La Zamba

There is a lot to this episode… a lot! You will learn a few things today. First, how to make cinnamon simple syrup, grenadine, and Don’s mix. All are needed for what comes next, the Zombie. After that, Jules introduces us to the Zombie’s mezcal loving sister, La Zamba. Brad then regails us with the interesting history behind the Zombie. Finally, Jules gives us a few tips about drinking absinthe - why not?  Cinnamon simple syrup 1 cup h2o 1 cup sugar 3 cinnamon sticks broken/crushed Add all ingredients to sauce pan and bring to boil while stirring Upon boil, reduce and simmer for 3 minutes Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature Pour mixture through strainer into airtight container and refrigerate   Don's Mix 2 parts grapefruit juice to 1 part cinnamon simple syrup   Grenadine 2 cup 100% pomegranate juice 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Combine in saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolved and edges begin to bubble, but do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature Pour mixture into airtight container and refridgerate   Don's mix = 2 parts Grapefruit Juice to 1 part cinnamon infused simple syrup Don's original Zombie recipe Chill collins glass and fill halfway with ice when ready to use In blender add: 3/4 lime juice 1/2 oz falernum 1 1/2 oz Puerto Rican gold rum (Bacardi or better) 1 1/2 oz dark Jamaican rum (Myers) 1oz 151 Demerara Rum (Lemon Hart) 1 tsp grenadine 6 drops Pernod Dash of Angostura 1/2 Don's mix 3/4 cup crushed ice Blend for 5 seconds. Pour into tall glass, top off with ice if needed, and garnish with mint sprig. La Zamba Rinse your glass with absinthe and place in the freezer to chill In your cocktail shaker, add: 1.5 oz aged rum, appleton rum ¾ oz Mezcal ½ oz falernum ½ oz cinnamon syrup ½ oz grapefruit juice ½ oz lime juice 1 tsp grenadine Add ice and shake Double strain into chilled coupe glass Garnish with a small sprig of mint that’s on a little clothespin! (you can find them on amazon!) The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast  Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules  Website: joinjules.com Brad  IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices