Savage Scorpions

You can find just about any topic you can imagine on the Guinness World Records website. The team at Savage Scorpions decided to look up a couple of our favorite things - alcohol and scorpions! We found some pretty cool stuff and decided to share it with you here in our blog.  First up, our favorite unique drink ingredient , the scorpion!  The Most Venomous Scorpions While Savage Scorpions are NOT dangerous to consume (they are quality processed and have their stingers removed) there are some scorpions in the wild that you definitely do not want to cross paths with.  For example, the most venomous scorpions currently alive are the fat-tailed scorpions. Of those, many different species rival each other in terms of the strength of their venom. This scary creature is the culprit in 90% of the deaths caused by scorpions in North Africa. (We prefer to be in a room with the safe Savage Scorpion inside our shot glass, thank you!)  The Earliest Arachnid Many pe...

We talk a lot about all of the fun you can have with our unique and exciting drink garnish , as well as the different ways that you can incorporate them into your cocktails to add some entertainment. Today, however, we decided to take a closer look at the Savage Scorpions themselves.  The scorpion is a very interesting creature, but unless you have a reason to learn about them, probably a bit mysterious to the average person. Keep reading below to learn some fun facts about this intriguing animal, a few nutritional facts, and more about how you can get a few Savage Scorpions in your own life.  FUN FACTS Insects or spiders? - Scorpions are not insects but rather classified as Arachnida, making them a distant cousin to spiders. They have 8 legs and 2 body segments, while insects have 6 legs and 3 body segments.   They've been around a while. - Scorpions are the oldest arachnids for which fossils are known. They were the first arachnid fossils to be found...

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...

Last week we listed a few top spirits that pair well with Savage Scorpions . This week, we are rounding out our list. No matter how you like to drink your preferred spirit, Savage Scorpions can enhance any cocktail. If you’ve been looking for ways to increase revenue at a bar , check out Savage Scorpions! From shots, beer, creative cocktails, and even food items, Savage Scorpions can be incorporated in many different ways. Your creativity is the limit.  Tequila While many people may think so, tequila is not actually cactus juice. Tequila is distilled from blue Weber agave. Just like Champagne or cognac, tequila can only be made in a certain region. That region consists of the Mexican state of Jalisco and some surrounding areas. The soil in this region is perfect for growing the blue agave. This plant takes between eight and 12 years to reach maturity before it can be harvested. How It’s Made The heart of the plant, which can weigh well over 100 pounds, is peeled, r...

We are officially 32 days away from spring. As the winter weather starts to fade, we can’t help but think about the warm weather, longer days, and spring 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 spring, we thought it would be fun to highlight some fun and delicious spring cocktails to incorporate with your Savage Scorpions. Spring Cocktails Spring is the perfect time for lighter cocktails with fresh ingredients. Check out these great recipes from The Spruce .   Tamarind & Tequila Ingredients : 1 ½ ounces blanco tequila 1 ½ ounces tamarind nectar ½ ounce simple syrup Ginger ale Directions: Pour the tequila, nectar, and syrup into a highball glass filled with ice. Stir the mixture really well. To...

Let’s face it, drinking and football go together hand in hand, kind of like spaghetti and meatballs. No matter what you like to drink, some people take it up a notch with drinking games that are based around the game. Savage Scorpions did a little research to find the best drinking games for this coming Sunday and we think we’ve found them. FANSIDED listed some great drinking games for the Big Game on Sunday and we’ve picked out favorites. Want to make them even more fun? Add in Savage Scorpions to the mix. Super Bowl LII Drinking Game – Shotgun your Bud Light whenever you see or hear “Dilly, Dilly!” Drink every time Al Michaels or Cris Collinsworth mention that Nick Foles is the Eagles backup quarterback. Drink when NBC talks about Gisele Bundchen. Take a sip when Cris Collinsworth mentions DeflateGate more than three years after it happened. If something risqué happens during Justin Timberlake’s halftime performance, shotgun your beer. Our Drinking Ga...

When it comes down to it, drink sales are the number one profit maker in the bar industry. If your drink sales are lacking, 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 your limit. Ways to Increase Your Bars Revenue There are many different 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. Create a signature cocktail It’s not as difficult as it may seem, especially when you have Savage Scorpions as your secret weapon. There are so many different combinations of drinks you can use. You can also take a classic drink and put your own unique twist on it. A good tip is to keep the drink as vi...

It’s the start of a new year, and if you’re wanting to increase revenue in your bar or restaurant, Savage Scorpions might be what you’re needing to do just that. Whether you are a lakefront restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks or a swanky new bar in downtown San Diego, Savage Scorpions can easily be incorporated into your drink AND food menu. We have a few great drinks, with recipes included, that would go great with a Savage Scorpion. Don’t believe us? Try it out for yourself! They’re not for the faint of heart and they are a great way to spice up shots and cocktails. If you currently have Savage Scorpions in your bar or restaurant, we would love to see your photos! Don’t forget to tag us on social media. Margarita One of the most popular cocktails in North America – we know why! Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila 1-ounce lime juice 1-ounce triple sec Salt – optional How To: Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec to a shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a c...