5 Insanely Strong Cocktails That Can Knock You Out In A Single Serving

Don’t like sweet cocktails? Maybe you need something strong to drink right now. Or maybe you don’t really need it, but you’re tempted to after seeing our blog title. Imagine, a cocktail with  a good enough amount of spirits and liquors inside your body, that’ll quench your thirst for alcohol, sounds amazing right? Believe us, there are many mixed drinks that are equivalent to multiple neat shots of strong spirits like whiskey. We’ve got some insanely strong cocktails that can knock you out in a single serving.

5 Strong Cocktails That Can Knock You Out

1. The Zombie
2. Scorpion Bowl
3. Death in the Afternoon
4. Aunt Roberta
5. Negroni

1. The Zombie

Turns out that the Zombie, or the Skull Puncher, as it is alternatively known, is a cocktail that’s meant to punch your skull and knock you out in the dead of the night. Just kidding! If you’re a person who enjoys the strong flavors of drinks, this is the cocktail recipe for you!  What makes this cocktail so strong is the dominance of three different kinds of rum (yes!) – white, golden, and dark rums. This one is sure to rattle your brains to epic proportions!

Ingredients

• ½ ounce of white rum
• 1 ½ ounce of golden rum
• 1 ounce of dark rum
• ½ ounce of 151-proof rum
• 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of fresh pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon of papaya juice
• 1 tablespoon of simple syrup

How To Make The Zombie Cocktail

1. Take a mixing glass and add all the ingredients into it except the 151-proof rum.
2. With the help of a bar spoon, stir the ingredients.
3. Take a 14 ounce cocktail glass and fill ¾ of the glass with some ice. Pour the mixture over the ice.
4. Float the 151-proof rum as a lid. First, pour it into a spoon and then slowly dip it under the surface of your cocktail. 
5. Finally, garnish the drink with some mint leaves and enjoy.

Also Read: A Complete Guide On How To Serve And Drink Champagne

2. Scorpion Bowl

This cocktail is devoid of real scorpions, but we’re pretty sure that it can sting you just as hard as those creatures. What makes this drink so strong is the essential requirement of at least two types of rum (dark and white), vodka, gin, and grenadine. A shot of flaming 151-proof rum right at the end lends this cocktail that extra punch. That is some crazy alcoholic amalgamation! Over the years, the cocktail started being served in gigantic bowls, meant to be shared by multiple people at a time with long straws (yes, like a pitcher). This drink is ideal for a game of ‘Last Man Standing’.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ ounces of gin
• 1 ½ ounces of dark rum
• 2 ½ ounces of white rum
• 1 ounce of 151-proof rum
• 2 ½ ounces of vodka
• 2 ½ ounces of Grenadine
• 6 ounces of fresh pineapple juice
• 10 ½ ounces of fresh pineapple juice

How To Make A Scorpion Bowl Cocktail

1. Take a large scorpion bowl and add some ice into it.
2. Pour all the liquor and mixers into it.
3. Add the 151-proof rum to the center of the bowl and then light it carefully.
4. Enjoy the drink! 

Also Read: Tips On How To Serve Wine Properly

3. Death In The Afternoon

If you’re a fan of Ernest Hemingway and his novels, well, you have another BIG reason to like him even more. Hemingway was so inspired by his own classic novel ‘Death in the Afternoon’, that he went ahead and invented a cocktail by the same name. Hemingway’s instructions were short and effective, much like his short stories. Absinthe and champagne are the two protagonists or ingredients required to make this cocktail one of the strongest cocktails ever made.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of absinthe
• 1 teaspoon of simple syrup
• 4 ounces of Champagne or Prosecco
• Lemon twist to garnish

How To Make A Death In The Afternoon Cocktail

1. Take a cocktail glass and add the absinthe and simple syrup into it.
2. Top the drink with some sparkling wine like Champagne or Prosecco.
3. Finally, give the cocktail its finishing touch by garnishing it with a lemon twist. Your bubbly yet refreshing drink is ready to give you the kick you need!

Also Read: How To Pair Beer With Food

4. Aunt Roberta

Legend has it that this insanely strong drink was created by a daughter of a slave owner in the 1800s, named Roberta. Roberta was drawn into fleeing her rather brutal household, eventually landing her in the business of illicit alcohol. It is here that she conjured the drink which is a deadly concoction of brandy, absinthe, vodka, gin, and blackberry liquor. When depressed customers would come to her, she would serve them this mixer-less drink to drive their sorrows away. That is some hard-hitting solution, and we’re sure it was effective!

Ingredients

• 1 shot of blackberry liquor
• 2 ounces of absinthe herbal liqueur
• 3 ounces of vodka
• 1 ½ ounces of gin
• 1 shot of brandy

How To Make The Aunt Roberta Cocktail

1. Take a cocktail shaker and add some ice to it.
2. Pour all the ingredients into the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Strain the drink into a Highball glass and enjoy!

Also Read: Safety Tips For Women During Night Out

5. Negroni

We all know this classic Italian cocktail, but do we know that it is one of the strongest in the world? The Negroni is an overwhelming concoction of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, taking its overall alcohol content to the next level! Again, no place for mixers here, but the Negroni allows one non-alcoholic element in the form of an orange peel for garnish.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of gin
• 1 ounce of Campari
• 1 ounce of sweet vermouth
• Orange twist to garnish

How To Make A Negroni

1. Take a mixing glass and add some ice to it.
2. Pour all the ingredients into the glass and mix them well.
3. Take a cocktail glass and add some ice to it.
4. Strain the drink into the glass and garnish with an orange twist.

Summing Up

That was our pick on some of the best strong cocktails that can knock you out in a single serving! So, ready to RAGE? Try any of these strong alcoholic drinks and drink responsibly. 

FAQs

What Drinks Can Knock You Out?

The Zombie, Scorpion Bowl, and Death In the Afternoon are some of the drinks that can knock you out.

Which Cocktail Will Get You Drunk Fast?

Any cocktail that has vodka or tequila as the base ingredient can get you drunk fast.

Which Alcohol Makes You Most Sleepy?

Red wine is one such alcoholic drink that can make you feel sleepy.

Can A Single Cocktail Get You Drunk?

Yes, a single cocktail like Death In The Afternoon or any drink with strong alcohol content can get you drunk.

Is 40% Alcohol Strong?

Any alcoholic drink that has an ABV of 35-40% is considered strong.

Why Do Alcoholics Prefer Vodka?

Alcoholics prefer vodka as it doesn’t really have a strong odor compared to other alcoholic beverages. Another reason why people love it is because it tastes exceptionally well in many cocktails.