Savage Scorpions

With the holidays coming up, lots of parties and gatherings will be taking place. Whether you own an establishment where you want to bring more customers into your bar or restaurant  or you are an individual hosting a private party for friends, work, or an organization, you'll need a way to entertain the people joining you.  Savage Scorpions found a few fun ideas on how you can do that. With the addition of our creative cocktail garnish as one of the prizes, these games go from simply fun to absolutely savage!  For Bar Owners Games and contests are a fun way to draw attention to your venue. These can entice new customers to check you out and add excitement to the visits from your regulars.  Dice Night This could be a regular weekly happening at your bar or a game you feature during special events. The basic rules are very simple. A customer rolls a pair of dice and is given the prize attached to the value of those dice that you have set ahead of time. Fr...

It may be surprising, but we are only 20 days away from summer. Trust us, we can’t believe it either! As the days start to become longer, we can’t help but think about the warm weather, tropical vacations and of course, summer cocktails. Savage Scorpions pair well with any type of drink. From specialty cocktails, shots, or beer, the options are endless. If you’re wanting to increase your bar revenue or spice up a specialty cocktail, give Savage Scorpions a try! We know you won’t be disappointed. As we get closer to summer, we thought it would be fun to highlight some of the top spirits that pair well with Savage Scorpions. When it comes to incorporating a Savage Scorpion, your creativity is the limit! Vodka When it comes to vodka, it’s the chameleon of all spirits. There are technically no universal rules for producing vodka, but the final product is supposed to be odorless, tasteless, and colorless. Vodka is traditionally made from potatoes, corn or grains, but it is now mad...

We are just days away from Memorial Day Weekend! We're not sure about you, but we are looking forward to the long holiday weekend ahead. If you are planning on celebrating this weekend and need some delicious recipes,  Savage Scorpions  has a few for you! We have put together a few of our favorite Memorial Day Weekend inspired drink recipes from  Delish.com  for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to include Savage Scorpions.  Whether you use them in one of these delicious drink recipes or you use them in simple tequila shots, they are sure to bring the fun. Spiked Pink Lemonade Who doesn’t love giving their favorite childhood drink a grown-up twist? Ingredients: 750 mL bottle of dry sparkling rosé 1 cup of vodka 1 can of frozen lemonade ½ cup club soda 2 cups sliced strawberries 3 lemons thinly sliced Directions: In a large pitcher, combine rosé, vodka, lemonade, club soda, strawberries, and lemons. Stir and refrigerate until chilled, then...

Whether you like a shaken or stirred martini, a spicy Bloody Mary, or top-shelf liquor on the rocks, there’s one thing we can almost all agree on – you can spice up any drink or shot with a  Savage Scorpion . You heard right… a scorpion! Adding a scorpion to the mix is a great way to add a fun new element to a regular drink or shot. If the thought of incorporating a scorpion scares you, no need to worry. The stingers have been removed during the process. Check out these ways to use Savage Scorpions and create a signature drink at your bar or restaurant. The Importance of a Signature Cocktail Having a signature cocktail in your restaurant will not only draw in new customers while retaining regulars, but it will help boost bar revenue. Bars will only be successful if their alcohol sales are great. Alcohol sales aren’t everything, but they are something you should really focus on as a bar owner. Having a signature and unique cocktail will bring new people in and it is gre...

If you’re a bar or restaurant owner, and you’re looking for fun ways to increase your bar revenue , then  Savage Scorpions  is for you! Savage Scorpions can be added to shots, signature drinks, and even menu items. Your creativity is truly the limit. We thought it would be fun to mix things up this week and do a restaurant feature. Check out a few restaurants across the country that carry Savage Scorpions! Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar – New Orleans + Key West New Orleans: Our surfer-themed restaurant serves up our signature coastal bites, in hearty portions to meet your appetite for flavor. We also feature chef-crafted daily appetizer and entrée specials (ask about the “Shark Attack”), and our own cocktail menu. Soak it all in from a cool spot on our 2nd-floor gallery overlooking Tchoupitoulas. No reservations required – just stroll on down to “Tchoup” and follow the fun to Lucy’s. We are also dog-friendly! Check out our food, drink, Happy Hour, and late-nigh...

This Saturday is Cinco de Mayo, or as some like to call it, Cinco de Drinko! We’re not sure about you, but we will be celebrating with traditional food and tequila, lots of tequila. If you are planning on celebrating this weekend and need some delicious tequila recipes, Savage Scorpions has a few for you! We have put together a few of our favorite tequila recipes from Delish.com for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to include your Savage Scorpions. Whether you use them in one of these delicious drink recipes or you use them in simple tequila shots, they are sure to bring the fun. Sour Apple Margaritas Once you taste this margarita, it just might become your new party drink. Ingredients: ¼ cup of sugar 1 slice of lime 2 cups of Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda) ¾ cup of tequila ¾ cup sour apple liqueur ½ cup lime juice ¼ cup triple sec Thinly sliced apple for garnish Directions: Place the sugar on a small shallow plate. Rim the edges of your glasses w...

When it comes down to the success of a bar, there are many factors that determine whether the bar will be profitable or not. One of the main focuses for a bar owner is drink and alcohol sales. The number one profit maker in the bar industry is drink sales. Have your drink sales been lacking lately? If so, Savage Scorpions  is here to help. Incorporating Savage Scorpions into your bar is a great way to help increase your bars revenue  and draw new customers in. You can create  Savage Scorpion shots , add them to signature drinks, beer, or even create a new cocktail that is unique to your bar. Your creativity is truly your limit. Ways to Increase Bar Revenue  There are many ways you can help increase your bars revenue and to drive sales up. Check out a few ways that you can incorporate Savage Scorpions into your bar to help increase your revenue. Get New Customers Through the Door While having existing customers and regulars is important, it’s still ex...

What could be more fun than celebrating a day that is dedicated to a top spirit? Not sure what day that is? No need to worry! Savage Scorpions has all the information you need. Thursday, April 19th, is National Amaretto Day! An entire day is dedicated to this Italian liqueur. If you only remember one thing from this blog it should be that a Savage Scorpion pairs well with Amaretto or any spirit for that matter. Learn more about Amaretto in this week’s blog and check out some fun recipe ideas! National Amaretto Day In Italian, Amaretto means “a little bitter” and is usually made from bitter almonds, apricot kernels, or even both. These nuts are then infused in pure brandy or alcohol that results in the strong almond flavor that Amaretto is known for. At the start of the 20th century, Disaronno began producing their amaretto for a large market. It made its appearance in the United States in the late 1940s. When it comes to the actual beginnings of amaretto, there are a few le...

While most people prefer to indulge in their favorite mixed cocktail while they are out, shots and shooters are extremely popular among the bar scene. Savage Scorpions don’t just enhance cocktails and beer. They can also make any shot or shooter extraordinary and a crowd pleaser. Savage Scorpions did some research and found these awesome shot and shooter recipes from The Intoxicologist . Check them out below and don’t forget to order your Savage Scorpions! They are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Buttery Nipple Ingredients: 1 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps ½ ounce Irish Cream Directions: Pour Butterscotch Schnapps into the bottom of a shot glass. Carefully layer the Irish Cream on top to float. Irish Car Bomb   Ingredients: 1 pint Guinness Beer 1 shot of Irish Cream 1 shot of Irish Whiskey Directions: Fill a pint glass two-thirds of the way full with Guinness. Fill a double shot glass with the Irish Cream and Whiskey. Drop th...