Savage Scorpions

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...

When it comes to "getting savage" with Savage Scorpions , the possibilities are endless! The only limit is your own imagination. (But if you ever get stuck for ideas, we're always here to spark your creativity!) For example, here are a few of the ways you can enjoy our unique cocktail ingredient to get you started.  Shoot It 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 ?   Theme It  Signature cocktails are a great way to offer something special that customers can only get at your bar or restaurant. Signature drinks are also an excellent addition to any house party or special event that is worthy...

With Savage Scorpions , the possibilities are endless. The only limit is your own imagination. Once our unique drink ingredient arrives, there are quite a few ways that you can incorporate them into your favorite liquor and, as a matter of fact, they work wonderfully on food too.  Just in case you're stumped about how to get started with your Savage Scorpions, here's a little guidance to get you going.  To Chew or Not To Chew? This is a debate among many taking a scorpion shot . You can drink the entire contents of the glass in one big gulp, letting the little guy slide on down your throat in one piece.  Of course, for the more daring, you can savor the moment by chomping down on the Savage Scorpion before swallowing it. That's the best way to make the magical moment last a little longer and show how truly savage you can be! It's all up to the drinker and both ways get the job done nicely.   Shots! The most popular way to enjoy Savage Scorpio...

The scorpions we are most familiar with (as we hope you are as well) are the Savage Scorpions we offer as a creative drink idea to drop into your cocktails and scorpion shots . This fantastic creature is pretty savage already before we got our hands on it. Scorpions may be a bit of a mystery to you, but the awesome facts in today's blog will change that and give you a new appreciation for them.  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 which 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 Around Currently, scorpions can be found on every continent in...

The season of summer officially arrives next week! (Friday, June 21) In honor of the beginning of this bright, sunny, and hot season, Savage Scorpions has scoured the internet for a few new delicious drink recipes you can try.  You can easily switch these cocktails from ordinary to savage simply by adding our creative cocktail garnish to the ingredient list of each one! Stock up your bar and get ready to quench your savage summertime thirst with these incredible drinks.  Watermelon Coconut Cooler from FoodNetwork.com 8 cups frozen, cubed watermelon 8 ounces lemon vodka 7 ounces simple syrup 17.5-ounce can of coconut juice 1) To make the simple syrup, dissolve 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water in a saucepan over low heat, then let cool before using. 2) Blend all ingredients and serve with watermelon wedges.  photo from www.FoodNetwork.com  Mango-Peach Sangria from FoodAndWine.com 1/4 cup mint 1 cup Grand Marnier 2 peaches, cut into thin w...

Summertime is a great time to invite the gang over for a fun, warm-weather get together. Cold, refreshing beverages are a must on a hot day. Savage Scorpions has a few tips for you on how to stock a bar for a savage summer party.  Decide on a Drink Menu Personal preference will figure into this because you definitely want to serve drinks that both you and your guests enjoy. Another factor will be your budget. If money's no object or you already have a large collection of different types of alcohol stocked up, it may be no problem to offer any and all drink combinations.  If you're trying to stick to a tighter budget, you may want to limit your guests' choices.  A nice selection of beers and wines is usually enough to satisfy most party-goers. For a summertime party, be sure to offer chilled wines or maybe a nice fruity sangria. Picking a few signature cocktails is another way to limit choices but offer more variety than just beer and wine. You can even have them...

June holds the title of National Iced Tea Month. A freshly brewed, tall glass of that sounds delicious and refreshing to all of us at Savage Scorpions , but there's another version that we think sounds even better. A tastier version that shares a similar name but has a much better kick. We're talking about Long Island Iced Teas! To "one up" that idea even more, make that drink savage by dropping in one of our fantastically creative cocktail garnishes. Now that sounds like the perfect drink to serve everyone at your next spring or summertime gathering.  You are probably already familiar with the classic version of this drink, but there are a lot of tasty recipes out there and each offers a slightly different take on the original. If you're looking for creative cocktail ideas for summer parties , then these recipes may be exactly what you need. Classic Long Island Iced Tea In reality, a Long Island Iced Tea doesn't actually contain any iced tea at all. It...

Do you know what the very best liquor or mixed drink is to pair with one of our  Savage Scorpions ? No? We don't either! That's because our  unique cocktail garnish  is great with so many different ones, as well as a wide variety of foods, that it's just too difficult to decide on the best. You can do a LOT more with Savage Scorpions that just simply dropping them into a shot (although that's a great idea too!)  Shots with a Surprise Okay, we'll start our list of fantastic  ways to enjoy Savage Scorpions  with the most obvious - in a shot. It really doesn't matter what type of shot it is or what kind of alcohol is in it, because these tasty little treats are awesome paired with all of them! This way, the scorpion can go down quickly for anyone that is a little apprehensive about trying one (savage people chew!) and it makes the simple and quick action of shooting a shot a lot more interesting.  In a Signature Cocktail Any type of cockt...

Memorial Day Weekend is nearly here and we're looking forward to the long holiday weekend. If you are planning on celebrating Memorial Day 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 serve. Watermelon Sangria ...