Zippy's Revenge
The Zippy's Revenge is a medium rum cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 94 out of 100
- Fruity
- 79 out of 100
- Bitter
- 11 out of 100
- Boozy
- 43 out of 100
How to make a Zippy's Revenge
To make a Zippy's Revenge, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 2 oz Amaretto, 2 oz rum and 4 oz kool-aid.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Add amaretto, rum and Kool-Aid to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Kool-Aid needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Zippy's Revenge questions
What does a Zippy's Revenge taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Zippy's Revenge?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
Should a Zippy's Revenge be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: kool-aid needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve a Zippy's Revenge in?
A rocks glass.