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The definition of a "classic" is something that has been "judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind." When it comes to classic cocktails , these are the drinks that have stood the test of time and are still ordered often today.  Savage Scorpions is featuring 6 classic cocktails in today's blog that are worth knowing about. Once you master these, you'll have the knowledge needed to easily handle variations on these basic drinks.  According to "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks" by David A. Embury, cocktails can be categorized into 2 main types: aromatic and sour; and the ingredients into 3 categories: the base, modifying agents, and special flavorings and coloring agents. While there are more than 6 classic cocktails that could have made this list, the following drinks are a good sampling of the most popular.      Martini While most well-known as a vodka drink, the martini was originally most often m...

Right now everyone is encouraged to stay at home and only leave the house for necessities like groceries and doctor visits. We're willing to bet that alcohol is on your grocery list (it definitely is on ours!)  Since you're on your own mixing drinks now and can't have the bartender at your favorite watering hole mix cocktails for you,  Savage Scorpions  wants to help make sure those drinks you're mixing are as savagely delicious as possible. In addition to popping one of our  unique drink ingredients  into each recipe, here are some bartending basics that will up your mixology game.  Cocktail Terms These will be helpful to know if a recipe you discover uses them plus, the next time you do order a drink at the bar, you'll sound like a pro! Neat - Liquor poured out of the bottle into a glass without ice and served at room temperature. Up - aka Straight Up, A drink that is chilled with ice but poured into the glass without the ice.  Di...

The world is spending a lot of time at home right now without the luxury of the bar up the street being open for business. These are strange times, but eventually, they will pass and things can get back to normal.  Until that day, we here at Savage Scorpions thought you might enjoy learning a few "tricks of the trade" so you can mix up your favorite cocktails at home. These classic drinks are fairly simple to make and each shares a common ingredient - simple syrup.  Believe it or not, you already have simple syrup in your kitchen. It's just not "put together" yet but it is true to its name - simple!  We're sure you can handle it and if you add our unique drink ingredient to the recipes below too, then that will be a drink you could brag to your bartender about!  Simple Syrup Recipe All you need is 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. (That amount will vary depending on how much syrup you want to make at a time. A batch will keep fresh in the refrig...

Whether you mix drinks for a living or simply want to look like an expert in front of your friends, knowing a few bartending basics will make it all much easier. As a matter of fact, knowing a few simple details about how to order a drink can even make you a better customer too.  Savage Scorpions has gathered some common cocktail terms for you in today's blog. After this, you'll be well on your way to sounding like a pro.  Savage - The absolute best way to order any drink, in our humble opinion! Simply add a Savage Scorpion to your cocktail or enjoy a shooter as a scorpion shot . Neat - Liquor poured out of the bottle into a glass without ice and served at room temperature.  Up - aka Straight Up, A drink that is chilled with ice but poured into the glass without the ice.  Dirty - A drink, usually a martini, with olive juice added.  Frosted - A glass that has been dipped in water and chilled. It makes the drink cold without watering it down....