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Savagely Refreshing Drink Ideas to Celebrate the Arrival of Summer

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Summer 2020 begins on Saturday, June 20, and Savage Scorpions wants to help you prepare for this wonderful season by sharing a few summer cocktail ideas that will keep you cool and refreshed. If you really want to impress people with your mixology skills, turn these creative cocktails into your very own signature drink recipes  by simply adding one bonus ingredient - a Savage Scorpion!  Savage Scorpions pair perfectly with any type of drink or shot and can even be used very impressively as a creative cocktail garnish , masterfully perched atop an array of fruity bits. Here are a few yummy ideas for drinks to pop your Savage Scorpions into. Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails from FoodAndWine.com A great big, cold bite of watermelon is always welcome on a summer day and margaritas are a perfect cocktail to sip poolside, soaking up some of that summertime sun. Here we have a recipe that brings these two things together beautifully and even adds fresh blueberries to the mix ...

Fresh Fruit Cocktail Ideas (with a Side of Savage Scorpions!)

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The upcoming month of August is National Peach Month, which got us thinking about how incredible our edible scorpions would taste paired with cocktails containing fresh fruits. Summertime is the perfect time to mix up a deliciously refreshing fruity drink, drop in a Savage Scorpion , and soak up some sun. Here are three cocktail recipes that we think you might enjoy.  Carolina Peach Sangria from MyRecipes.com This delicious peach sangria also incorporates fresh raspberries into the recipe. They note that you should be sure to use rosé wine, not white Zinfandel.  1 (750 ml) bottle of rosé wine  1/2 cup peach nectar 3/4 cup vodka (Peach-flavored vodka may be substituted. In that case, omit the peach nectar.) 6 tablespoons thawed frozen lemonade concentrate 2 tablespoons sugar 1 pound ripe peaches, peeled and sliced 1 (6-oz.) package fresh raspberries (or 1 cup frozen raspberries) 2 cups club soda, chilled 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a pitche...

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...