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Tips For Stocking Your Bar For Savage Summer Parties

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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...

Savage Rum Cocktails for National Rum Day

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August 16 is listed on the calendar as National Rum Day. That happens to fall on a Thursday this year, which is a great excuse to take Friday off and make it a long weekend! Turn that long weekend into a savage one by trying out a few of the fantastic rum drink recipes below, and don't forget to add our tasty and unique cocktail garnish . When you add a Savage Scorpion , a simple drink turns into an exciting event! Summer and rum drinks seem to go hand-in-hand, so this is the perfect time of year to celebrate this delicious liquor. Here are a few fun ideas for you to try the next time you're mixing up a refreshing cocktail.  Classic New Orleans Hurricane from SpicedBlog.com Yield: 4 Hurricanes 1 cup light rum 1 cup dark rum 1 cup passion fruit juice (*see note) 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup simple syrup 1/4 cup grenadine cherries and orange slices (for garnish) 1. In a large container or bowl, mix together all ingredients except for che...

Fun 4th of July Cocktail Ideas

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When you are looking for creative and fun drink ideas to serve to your party guests, Savage Scorpions adds exactly that, creativity and fun, no matter what the cocktail! You or someone you know is very likely planning a 4th of July get-together soon. Today we've searched the internet for you to gather a few drinks that will be perfect for the celebration. Perfect, of course, once you add a Savage Scorpion to the ingredients list!  The Firecracker Watermelon, Lime, & Cucumber Cocktail from Creative-Culinary.com .   4-oz cucumber vodka (If you don't have cucumber vodka, use plain vodka and simply add a couple of slices of cucumber before muddling.) 4 (1-inch) cubes of seedless watermelon 2 limes, diced 2-oz simple syrup (Boil 1/4-cup water and sugar just until sugar dissolves, add 1/4-cup ice to cool, refrigerate leftovers) 1. Combine vodka, watermelon, and lime in a cocktail shaker. Muddle all ingredients well. Add simple syrup, fill with ice, and shak...

5 Refreshing Bourbon Cocktails to Try This Summer

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With the summer heat starting to take off, we are always in the mood for a refreshing cocktail.  We love a good bourbon, but some of the traditional bourbon cocktails are not quite what we're in the mood for on a hot summer day.  We've found a few twists on the classics, and some fun new recipes to cool you down.  But if you still want to spice up your summer fun, don't forget to add a Savage Scorpion .  Whether you use them as a creative  cocktail garnish or save them for your tequila shots, they are sure to bring the fun. Mint Julep Sweet Tea From SouthernLiving.com Two classic southern favorites come together to make an easy and refreshing cocktail we'll be drinking all summer long.  If the summer heat is still making you feel a little wild, add a Savage Scorpion garnish. Muddle Mint leaves, 1 sliced lemon,  and 2 tbsp sugar in a pitcher Add 3 cups of sweet tea and 1 cup of bourbon. Pour over ice. Garnish with a lemon. Su...