The scorpion drink is a high-proof tiki punch is traditionally served in a large, tiki-themed bowl with multiple straws for sharing with friends. It's sweetened with fruit juices and cocktail syrups, which balance the scorpion cocktail's potent spirits for tropical and refreshing treat.
For a bowl:
- 4 ounces dark rum
- 4 ounces gin
- 2 ounces brandy
- 2 ounces orgeat
- 1 1/2 ounce Demerara syrup
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 4 ounces orange juice
- Ice
- 1/2 ounce overproof rum (optional)
For 2 individual cocktails:
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce brandy
- 3/4 ounce demerara syrup
- 1 ounce orgeat
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1/4 ounce overproof rum
- Ice
- For garnish: cinnamon stick (fresh mint or pineapple leaves, orchids, citrus slices and cherries)
For a bowl:
Add all ingredients, except overproof rum, to a blender with 1 cup of ice. Pulse the blender to flash blend until chilled.
Strain into a scorpion bowl filled with ice and garnish as desired.
Add overproof rum to the center well. Using extreme caution, light overproof rum before serving.
For 2 individual cocktails:
Add all ingredients, including the overproof rum, to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake vigorously until cold.
Strain into a cocktail glass filled with crushed ice and garnish as desired.
Calories: 308kcal Carbohydrates: 28g Protein: 0.3g Fat: 0.1g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 98mg Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 26g Vitamin A: 77IU Vitamin C: 22mg Calcium: 8mg Iron: 1mg