Savage Scorpions

You're bound to be attending a few holiday parties in December and possibly even hosting one or two. An easy way to make any celebration stand out from all the rest is one simple addition - SAVAGE SCORPIONS !  Savage Santa It's always hard to find the perfect gift idea for those people that seem to have everything they need. Well, we're willing to bet that our unique drink ingredient is something they don't already have and would be very surprised to unwrap!  Turn your next Secret Santa event into a Savage Santa by gifting a container of our Savage Scorpions. Everyone at the party will be wowed and maybe the recipient will open them up right away and share!    Shots, Shots, Shots... Sharing a shot with fellow party-goers is a traditional ritual, but traditions can sometimes seem boring and unoriginal. Liven up that moment by filling those shot glasses with scorpion shots !  Savage Scorpions pair perfectly with any type of alcohol so you don't ...

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 of those 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. (Of course, once you try them, you'll want to have them again and share them with all of your friends!)  Savage Scorpions can be used in shots, cocktails, and even on gourmet foods. 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 tha...

So far in Savage Scorpions ' "All About" series we've covered rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey. Today it's gin's turn to hit the spotlight. Each of these lovely liquids is made and taste differently, but they all have one thing in common. They each pair perfectly with our creative cocktail garnish !    What is Gin Gin gets its predominant flavor from juniper berries. The drink we enjoy today evolved from an herbal medicine in the Middle Ages to an object of commerce in the spirits industry. Gin was based on an old Dutch liquor, jenever, which is the juniper-flavored national and traditional liquor of the Netherlands and Belgium. During the Eighty Years' War, English soldiers drank genever before a battle for its calming effects, which is where the term "Dutch Courage" probably originated from.  To be classified as gin i n the United States,  the alcoholic beverage must have no less than 40% ABV (80 proof) and possess the characteristic flav...

There a  LOT of different liquors available to use when you shoot a Savage Scorpion , and an infinite number of cocktails to make with them. We are dedicating some of our blogs to taking a closer look at these different spirits, and this week is all about tequila!  Many people are unaware that there is more than one type of tequila offering a variety of different flavors. They can be used in more than just margaritas too. Get ready to learn all about this fantastic alcohol that our unique drink garnish is perfectly at home in.  What is Tequila? Tequila is a type of alcoholic drink that is made from the blue agave plant. Mezcal is another spirit that some think is tequila, but in reality, while tequila is a type of mezcal, mezcal is not a type of tequila.  Confused? Let us clear that up. Mezcal can be made from a variety of agave plants, but it is only considered tequila when at least 51% of it is made from blue agave in particular. Mezcal is the bottl...