Savage Scorpions

When it comes to "getting savage" with Savage Scorpions , the possibilities are endless! The only limit is your own imagination, but if you're ever stumped for ideas on how to use our creative drink ingredient , we're always here to inspire you.  We don't have room in this blog to list every single way that our edible scorpions can take your night from ordinary to extraordinary that we've discovered so far. We have, however, listed a few ideas to get your own savagely creative juices flowing.  Shoot The Scorpion Starting out with a scorpion shot is simple, quick, and a great introductory way to enjoy Savage Scorpions. They pair perfectly with any and every alcohol so no matter what your preferred shot is, these tasty treats will fit right in! Pour a shot, drop a Savage Scorpion inside, and then all that's left to do is decide whether you'll swallow it whole or chew it first when you shoot it. #HowSavageAreYou ? Mix the Scorpion In Signa...

We've got another annual "holiday" coming up that is the perfect celebration to add a few Savage Scorpions to - National Tequila Day on July 24! While often enjoyed as a great scorpion shot , tequila is the main ingredient in quite a few popular cocktails as well. Here are a few we highly suggest giving a try.  Margaritas Most likely the first drink to come to mind when someone mentions tequila is a cold, refreshing, margarita.  These come in just about every flavor, color, and size imaginable. Our unique cocktail garnish looks great served on all of them!  A classic lime margarita is made of tequila, an orange liqueur (like triple sec,) and lime juice served either frozen or over ice in a glass with a salted rim. The addition of agave syrup can be made if you need a bit of sweetness added and some people choose to substitute sweet & sour mix in place of the fresh lime juice. Those ingredients will get you started, but with an internet search or suggestion...

Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year. That means it is timed perfectly in 2020 for a weekend celebration! Savage Scorpions has gathered a few awesome 4th of July party ideas  in today's blog so you can throw a bash that you and your friends will be talking about for years to come. If you happen to be a bar owner and will be working over the 4th of July weekend, you may want to bring a few of these ideas into your venue. Backyard Bash 4th of July and backyard BBQs go hand in hand. Some burgers and brats, a few coolers of ice-cold beverages, and a few sparklers are a great start. For a memorable event, though, you'll want to add a couple of signature drinks to really "wow" your guests. Serving Savage Scorpion cocktails and shots always creates a one-of-a-kind night! Here are a couple of drink ideas that pair nicely with BBQ that you can easily drop our creative drink garnish into.  White Wine Berry Sangria from Tasty-Trials.com This festive sangri...

Warm weather is here most days already and with summer just a few weeks away, you'll be wanting some cool and refreshing cocktail ideas to enjoy as the days keep getting hotter. While Savage Scorpions  are an excellent  unique drink ingredient to add excitement to a beverage at any time of the year, mint is a perfect ingredient for an amazing summer cocktail. Fun Facts About Mint Mint is a beautiful, bold spring green color, it smells amazing, and it tastes great, but there's even more to this popular herb than what you already know. For example, it comes in over 30 varieties, including spearmint, peppermint, orange mint, and more. (Spearmint is usually the type used in cocktails.)  The name "mint" comes from a mythical Greek character, Minthe. She was a Naiad-nymph that fell in love with Hades, the god of the underworld, and tried to seduce him. This angered his wife, Persephone, and the goddess turned Minthe into a mint plant.   From stories to rea...

Unless you happen to be a scorpion fanatic, you probably didn't know that this intriguing creature can be found living on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. The specific scorpions that we use to provide you with scorpion shots and a fun and unique cocktail garnish come from just two places - China and Thailand. In other countries, locals and tourists alike enjoy scorpions more commonly than we are used to. Here in the United States, our Savage Scorpions are the best way for you to get a taste of this delicacy. Our gourmet ingredient can be used in shots, cocktails, and even food. Here's a closer look at how they are enjoyed in other parts of the world.  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. (O...

No matter where you go, there are most likely multiple drinking and dining establishments for people to choose from. High-quality menu items and exceptional customer service are the best ways to keep happy customers coming back again and again. To get them through the door for that first visit, you need some unique ideas for your bar or restaurant to stand out from the rest and entice new customers to check you out.   Signature cocktails and creative menu items that customers cannot get anyplace else is an excellent way to grab their attention. Serving Savage Scorpions is a terrific and very memorable way to do that! Not sure? Here are 5 reasons why adding our unique drink ingredient to your menu will entice new people to give your place a try.  They Are Fun & Exciting When a group comes into your bar or restaurant and they're obviously out for a fun night on the town, the chance to challenge each other to " shoot the scorpion " will definitely give them ...

Our unique drink ingredient is usually served just one at a time, but there is definitely more than just one way to enjoy Savage Scorpions . When it comes to how many different ways they can be served, the only limit is your imagination! Scorpions shots  are only the beginning... The Most Savage Shot Ever! Since scorpion shots are "only the beginning," we might as well begin with them. Even though this is one of the most obvious ways to use Savage Scorpions , it simply cannot be left out of the list. It's quick, it's easy, and frankly, kind of irresistible. Preface the presentation with #HowSavageAreYou and it will be even harder to turn down!  A Savage Signature Cocktail Most people immediately assume that Savage Scorpions are simply used to drop into a shot glass with some tequila or whiskey. Well, that's definitely one way to do it but you can do so much more than that! For example, add one to the list of ingredients of your favorite cocktail for a ...

Last week our blog covered 6 Classic Cocktails Everyone Should Know . These were created quite a long time ago but have stood the test of time. Today Savage Scorpions is featuring 6 drinks from the bar that have a reputation for being modern-day classics.  The following drinks made the list by not only being popular in the bar where they were created but also making their way onto cocktail menus at many other locations outside the original venue in various cities. Most of these even earned permanent places on menus throughout the world. Also, they are each regarded highly in the bartending community, which is not always an easy audience to win over.    Scorpion Shot We simply could not resist beginning the list with our very own favorite, the Scorpion Shot ! It's simple, exciting, and always gets the entire room's attention anytime it is served.  The recipe is incredibly easy. All you need to do is drop our unique cocktail ingredient into your favorite s...

Since the majority of people are staying at home right now, we figure they are also spending a lot more time online than usual trying to entertain themselves.  Savage Scorpions  figured that, as long as you're looking, we might as well try to teach you something new!  Here are a few  fun facts about scorpions  that we're willing to bet you don't already know. They are very intriguing creatures plus, they make for a very  creative cocktail ingredient !  DID YOU KNOW... #1 - They Are NOT Insects Even though we have heard many refer to our scorpion shots as an "insect cocktail," scorpions are not insects. They are actually classified as Arachnida, making them distant cousins to spiders. They have 8 legs and 2 body segments, unlike insects that have 6 legs and 3 body segments. #2 - They Are Ancient Scorpions are the oldest arachnids for which fossils are known! They were the first arachnid fossils to be found in the Paleozoic strata. #3 - They Get...