October 1 hits and boom — just like that, we spring out of the back-to-school season and dive head first into the fright fest that is Halloween.
Though children get in on most of the Halloween fun, adults need some Halloween love, too, and now, that comes in the form of a Zombie cocktail from Applebee's that's garnished with brains.
Applebee's is known for its budget-friendly dollar drinks like their Dollaritas, Bahama Mamas, or Long Island Ice Teas, and this drink is poised to join the list.
The Dollar Zombie has a base of rum and is sweetened up with cherry, passion fruit, lime, and pineapple. It's served in a 10-ounce mug and is a soft blue color, making it spooky and mysterious for the season. The cocktail is topped with a red, white, and blue brain gummy.
The cocktail is actually the brainchild of Applebee's customers, as the restaurant chain said in a statement that it's actually the first time it has crowdsourced ideas for its drink of the month.
"Halloween is a favorite holiday around here, and we're excited to offer guests the opportunity to celebrate all month long with our new DOLLAR ZOMBIE," said Patrick Kirk, vice president of beverage innovation at Applebee's. "We invite people to get into the spirit early by trying our Neighborhood Drink with an infectious taste. The only thing to fear this Halloween is missing out on this awesome drink."
The drink is only available for the month of October at certain Applebee's locations. Be sure to call ahead to see if you can imbibe in this treat.
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