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Cocktail of the week
Zombie
Similar to its ghastly name, the Zombie claims to have unusual connections with the spirit world. There are a few legends about how the Zombie was first created, but since Valentine's Day is only four days away, I'll stick with the twisted romantic version.
Charles Baker brought this drink back from his stay in Haiti, a country known for voodoo religion. Baker believed that by drinking this cocktail, the spirits were put to work as amorous slaves, but the
cocktail's potency caused disorientation and hallucinations for the drinker. Test it out for yourselves, but Baker recommends drinking only one Zombie every three weeks.
Here is the best known recipe for the drink which was brought to the U.S. in 1933.
1 1/2 oz. dark rum
3/4 oz. Jamaica rum
(golden rum)
3/4 oz. light rum
1 oz. lime juice
3/4 oz. papaya juice
3/4 oz. pineapple juice
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Shake ingredients and strain into a chilled pint glass. Add a maraschino cherry as garnish. Float 1/2 ounce of Bacardi 151 (pour it over a spoon just touching the top of the drink) and sprinkle 1 teaspoon powdered sugar on top.
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Johnny's Tavern
Location: 410 N. Second St., (785) 842-0377
It's called a blues and jazz bar, but Johnny's Tavern is known for much more than that. Some might call it a "hole-in-the-wall" bar, but if you are looking for a low-key place, Johnny's is the spot. On Mondays you can catch the Brody Buster Band performing lives blues music and on Wednesday you can hear the latest in hip-hop from DJ Scottie Mac and 151 Entertainment. Cover to get in is only $2 and there are drink specials every night. Tuesdays are Poker Pub night with free admission. During the day you can stop in for lunch and at night come by for a good time. Also, The Up and Under, located in the upstairs of Johnny's, is great for private parties. Whether you are looking for a night of drinking and dancing or a night of just hanging out and having a drink, Johnny's offers the best of both worlds.
Contact: Kiwi, manager of Johnny's-785-218-7162
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