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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...

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....

Memorial Day weekend is fast-approaching, and since it's a 3-day weekend, people are a lot more likely to let loose and plan to party. If you manage a bar or restaurant in a big tourist area, these types of weekends require a bit more preparation than the regular ones.  Even if your town doesn't get a lot of extra visitors, you will still most likely see an increase in business due to the extra day in the weekend. Our team at Savage Scorpions has a few tips for your team to prepare your bar or restaurant for a big holiday weekend so they can provide your customers with the best experience possible.  Gather Your Tools First and foremost, it is extremely important to make sure that you have enough supplies to last for the entire extended holiday weekend. Make sure that you have ordered enough so that you do not run out of popular items, as well as any specialty items you will be offering for the holiday.  Ingredients for popular items will eventually be...

There are a few bartending basics that you definitely should know if you are working in the trade and even if you are just a customer placing an order. There are also some terms and facts that the average person doesn't really need to know to order and enjoy a good drink, but they are still interesting to learn about.  Today, Savage Scorpions has gathered this knowledge for you. The next time you place an order, you'll sound like an expert!  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...