Mai Tai
A rich tiki classic layering two rums with orgeat, lime, and orange liqueur for a nutty, tropical punch.
Zombie
A potent tiki blend of multiple rums, tropical juices, and warming spice that sneaks up on you.
Mai Tai
Zombie
Base
rum
rum
Glassware
Rocks glass
Hurricane glass
Flavor Notes
sweet, strong
sweet, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Mai Tai and Zombie share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and boozy and spirit-forward. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (rum vs. rum) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.