Zima Blaster
The Zima Blaster is a light beer highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a hurricane glass.
- 2 min
- Hurricane glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 88 out of 100
- Fruity
- 80 out of 100
- Boozy
- 21 out of 100
How to make a Zima Blaster
To make a Zima Blaster, build over ice in a hurricane glass: 12 oz zima and 3 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur.
You'll need
- Zima12 oz
- Chambord raspberry liqueur3 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a hurricane glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Zima and Chambord raspberry liqueur.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Zima and Chambord raspberry liqueur only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Zima Blaster questions
What does a Zima Blaster taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 6% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Zima Blaster?
About 6% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
How do I make a pitcher of Zima Blasters?
For 6 drinks, mix 72 oz zima and 18 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Zima Blaster in?
A hurricane glass.