Zima Blaster
A nostalgic throwback to the 1990s, the Zima Blaster is a refreshing highball that combines the crisp, citrusy malt beverage profile of Zima with the rich, deep sweetness of black raspberry liqueur. This large-format cocktail is perfect for warm weather or retro-themed parties.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by artificial lemon-lime and concentrated raspberry jam. It tastes like berry-flavored soda with a heavy, syrupy sweetness that coats the tongue. Carbonation from the malt base provides a sharp prickle against the thick texture of the liqueur. The finish is sugary and brief, leaving a lingering candy-like fruit flavor.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Zima12 oz
- Chambord Raspberry Liqueur3 oz
Preparation
- 1
Fill a Hurricane glass completely with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the Chambord Raspberry Liqueur directly over the ice.
- 3
Top off the glass by pouring in the Zima.
- 4
Stir gently to combine the ingredients before serving.
Substitutions
- ZimaSmirnoff Ice — Using Smirnoff Ice provides a similar lemon-lime malt profile and is more widely available.
- Chambord Raspberry LiqueurCrème de Mure — This swap replaces the raspberry flavor with a darker, more earthy blackberry note.
- ZimaLemon-lime hard seltzer — A hard seltzer reduces the overall sugar content and creates a thinner, crisper mouthfeel.
- Chambord Raspberry LiqueurRaspberry syrup — Using a non-alcoholic syrup retains the flavor profile while lowering the total alcohol content.
Variations
Electric Blaster
Replace the Chambord with Blue Curaçao for a bright blue color and a tart orange-peel flavor profile.
Spiked Blaster
Add one ounce of citrus vodka to increase the alcohol strength and cut through the heavy sugar of the liqueur.