Description:

This collectible phone card, issued for the Miami Expo '98 event held from May 27 to 29, 1998, is themed around the iconic Zombie cocktail—a renowned rum-based drink celebrated for its potent blend of fruit juices and multiple rums. The card features a clever die-cut design, shaped to resemble the silhouette of a cocktail glass. On the left side, a vivid photographic image showcases the Zombie cocktail, garnished with bright citrus slices and cherries perched on the rim of a tall, frothy, layered glass. The rich red-to-orange gradient of the drink emphasizes the tropical vibe that is synonymous with Miami’s lively beach culture.

Overlaying the image is a detailed recipe for making a Zombie, listing ingredients such as one ounce each of lime juice, lemon juice, and unsweetened pineapple juice. It also includes a dash of bitters and a trio of rums—heavy-bodied rum, white rum, and gold rum—measured precisely to achieve the layered complexity that makes the drink famous. This recipe is printed in white font, providing a sharp contrast against the darker cocktail background to ensure readability. The card also features the "Intele-Card News" branding, along with the Expo date and location, making it a memorable keepsake that blends telecommunication memorabilia with alcoholic beverage culture.

The reverse side continues the theme with a matching die-cut shape that mimics the outline of a cocktail glass. It contains practical phone card information, including a five-minute usage limit and instructions for making free long-distance calls within the continental United States. The instructions are straightforward: dial a toll-free number, enter a code, and follow voice prompts. This emphasizes the card’s functional aspect as a working phone card, beyond its decorative and collectible appeal. Additionally, the card specifies an expiration date of June 30, 1999, linking it to the telecommunication technology and prepaid phone services popular before mobile phones became widespread.

The Zombie cocktail die-cut phone card captures a fascinating intersection of cultural and commercial themes: promotion of rum-based beverages associated with Miami’s vibrant bar scene, collectible telecard events, and the lively party atmosphere of Miami Beach in the late 1990s. The combination of a vibrant cocktail recipe with practical telephony utility makes this item both a conversation starter and a functional tool. The detailed recipe printed on the card invites collectors and cocktail enthusiasts to experiment with the classic Zombie, a beverage embodying tropical leisure and the cocktail renaissance that coincided with the Miami Expo '98.

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