Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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If you’re in the mood for something strong, here are three of my favorite high-proof cocktails. These are bold, boozy drinks that still manage to stay balanced and smooth: the Staggering Gentleman, Death in the Afternoon, and the classic Zombie. Each one packs a punch, so if you’re mixing along at home, pace yourself. These strong drinks recipes are dangerously drinkable. Cheers!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:35 Staggering Gentleman
02:33 Cometeer
04:13 Death in the Afternoon
06:06 Zombie
09:48 Sign Off
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THE STAGGERING GENTLEMAN RECIPE 1:11
2 oz (60 ml) Stagg Jr. Barrel Strength Bourbon
1/2 oz (15 ml) Bénédictine DOM
1/2 oz (15 ml) Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur
THE DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON RECIPE 4:57
1 oz (30 ml) La Clandestine Absinthe Supérieure
3 oz (90 ml) Taittinger Brut La Française Champagne
1/4 oz (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
THE ZOMBIE RECIPE 6:57
1.5 oz (45 ml) Appleton Estate 12 Year Rare Cask Rum
1.5 oz (45 ml) Don Q Gold Rum
1 oz (30 ml) Hamilton 151 Demerara Rum
.5 oz (15 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Falernum
.25 oz (7.5 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Grenadine
1 oz (30 ml) grapefruit juice
.75 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
.5 oz (15 ml) cinnamon syrup*
1 bar spoon (3-5 ml) La Clandestine Absinthe Supérieure
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Mint for garnish
*Cinnamon Syrup: Over low heat, dissolve 1.5 cups of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water (don’t boil). Add 4 cracked cinnamon sticks and bring up to a simmer. Remove from heat and steep for 6-12 hours. Strain off cinnamon pieces and store in the fridge.
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THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Silicone Ice Trays with Cover: amzn.to/4mud8er
Handy ice crusher: amzn.to/3TYBbWQ
The milkshake stand mixer: amzn.to/3SaXHeD
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: gatherandset.com/products/reserve-milo-crystal-rocks-glasses-set-of-4?_pos=1&_sid=74771da2b&_ss=r
Angled Nick & Nora Glass: gatherandset.com/products/raye-angled-crystal-nick-nora-glasses-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=849ebe62e&_ss=r
Pacific Crystal Tiki Glasses: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-crystal-tiki-glasses-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=98437a954&_ss=r
Anders Erickson cork coasters: rebrand.ly/8u5cg1o
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Chris Roberts
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Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
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Visit cometeer.com/anderserickson & get $30 off your first order at Cometeer!
If you’re in the mood for something strong, here are three of my favorite high-proof cocktails. These are bold, boozy drinks that still manage to stay balanced and smooth: the Staggering Gentleman, Death in the Afternoon, and the classic Zombie. Each one packs a punch, so if you’re mixing along at home, pace yourself. These strong drinks recipes are dangerously drinkable. Cheers!
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:35 Staggering Gentleman
02:33 Cometeer
04:13 Death in the Afternoon
06:06 Zombie
09:48 Sign Off
———
THE STAGGERING GENTLEMAN RECIPE 1:11
2 oz (60 ml) Stagg Jr. Barrel Strength Bourbon
1/2 oz (15 ml) Bénédictine DOM
1/2 oz (15 ml) Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur
THE DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON RECIPE 4:57
1 oz (30 ml) La Clandestine Absinthe Supérieure
3 oz (90 ml) Taittinger Brut La Française Champagne
1/4 oz (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
THE ZOMBIE RECIPE 6:57
1.5 oz (45 ml) Appleton Estate 12 Year Rare Cask Rum
1.5 oz (45 ml) Don Q Gold Rum
1 oz (30 ml) Hamilton 151 Demerara Rum
.5 oz (15 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Falernum
.25 oz (7.5 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Grenadine
1 oz (30 ml) grapefruit juice
.75 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
.5 oz (15 ml) cinnamon syrup*
1 bar spoon (3-5 ml) La Clandestine Absinthe Supérieure
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Mint for garnish
*Cinnamon Syrup: Over low heat, dissolve 1.5 cups of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water (don’t boil). Add 4 cracked cinnamon sticks and bring up to a simmer. Remove from heat and steep for 6-12 hours. Strain off cinnamon pieces and store in the fridge.
———
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Silicone Ice Trays with Cover: amzn.to/4mud8er
Handy ice crusher: amzn.to/3TYBbWQ
The milkshake stand mixer: amzn.to/3SaXHeD
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: gatherandset.com/products/reserve-milo-crystal-rocks-glasses-set-of-4?_pos=1&_sid=74771da2b&_ss=r
Angled Nick & Nora Glass: gatherandset.com/products/raye-angled-crystal-nick-nora-glasses-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=849ebe62e&_ss=r
Pacific Crystal Tiki Glasses: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-crystal-tiki-glasses-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=98437a954&_ss=r
Anders Erickson cork coasters: rebrand.ly/8u5cg1o
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
