Savage Scorpions

Fall 2018 officially arrives at 8:54 pm on Saturday, September 22. Some people get excited about the new season, while others are sad to see summer come to an end. Regardless of which of those two people you are, the delicious fall cocktail ideas that Savage Scorpions has found for you today are sure to put you all in the mood for fall.  These drinks bring you the flavors of apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and of course, we couldn't leave out pumpkin! Add our creative cocktail garnish to these recipes and make your new season absolutely savage!  Long Island Apple Iced Tea from JenniferMeyering.com 1 oz. triple sec 1 oz. light rum 1 oz. gin 1 oz. apple vodka 4 oz. apple cider 2 oz. lemon-lime soda 1) Add triple sec, white rum, gin, vodka, and apple cider to shaker. Shake for 20-30 seconds to combine. 2) Strain equally into 2 glasses filled with ice. Top each with 1 oz. lemon-lime soda. 3) Garnish with apple slices, if desired, and a straw. Enjoy res...

August 16 is listed on the calendar as National Rum Day. That happens to fall on a Thursday this year, which is a great excuse to take Friday off and make it a long weekend! Turn that long weekend into a savage one by trying out a few of the fantastic rum drink recipes below, and don't forget to add our tasty and unique cocktail garnish . When you add a Savage Scorpion , a simple drink turns into an exciting event! Summer and rum drinks seem to go hand-in-hand, so this is the perfect time of year to celebrate this delicious liquor. Here are a few fun ideas for you to try the next time you're mixing up a refreshing cocktail.  Classic New Orleans Hurricane from SpicedBlog.com Yield: 4 Hurricanes 1 cup light rum 1 cup dark rum 1 cup passion fruit juice (*see note) 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup simple syrup 1/4 cup grenadine cherries and orange slices (for garnish) 1. In a large container or bowl, mix together all ingredients except for che...

Since scorpions can be found on every continent except for Antarctica, you might wonder exactly where our  Savage Scorpions  come from. We get our tasty and unique cocktail ingredients  from China and Thailand.  Scorpions in some countries are enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike. People in China and Thailand commonly eat them as a staple in some diets. Tourists that are brave enough to eat them find out that they aren’t so bad after all.  While we see our Savage Scorpions most often in shots and craft cocktails, they are great as an addition to foods too.   Thailand If you thought taking a scorpion shot was savage, people in Thailand eat their scorpions on a stick, similar to a kabob.  When tourists, or anyone for that matter, eat scorpions from a street vendor, it’s important to make sure whatever vendor you buy from has removed the stinger from the tail. Scorpions are often times deep-fried and they can have a bitter afte...