Savage Scorpions

You may have noticed by the increase in heat when you step outdoors that we are in the midst of the "Dog Days of Summer." This year the hottest and most humid portion of the season falls between July 22 and August 22. That means there are still quite a few hot days ahead of us, so today Savage Scorpions has a few cool and refreshing drink ideas to help you beat that heat.  Pineapple & Jalapeno Infused Vodka Cocktail from PhysicalKitchness.com With the cool freshness of pineapple, the slight heat of a jalapeno, and that special vodka kick, this summertime cocktail is both flavorful and refreshing. Simply by soaking some diced jalapenos in vodka overnight gives the liquor a lovely spice.  The best way to add some extra "savage" spiciness to this drink is to add our gourmet drink ingredient to the glass too!   As the website states, " Soooo simple, no junky ingredients, just an easy cocktail your entire summer crowd will love. " We're sol...

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...

Schools everywhere are gearing up to start again, but don't be fooled. There's still plenty of summertime left to enjoy, relaxing poolside or in your own backyard with a relaxing cocktail or two. Make those summer drink ideas extra summery and refreshing with the addition of fresh fruits, and make those cocktails extra savage with the addition of Savage Scorpions ! Fresh fruits naturally flavor your favorite spirits in a most colorful way and our edible scorpions naturally make the entire drink a lot more fun. Here are a few tasty recipes for you to try out. Simply add a Savage Scorpion to the ingredients list and you're all set!  Ginger-Peach Beer Cooler This is full of a few favorite summer flavors - refreshing ginger, juicy peaches, and of course, ice-cold beer! Mix a big batch up in a pitcher to serve a thirsty crowd (or for yourself so you don't have to play bartender between refills.) You'll need to make a ginger simple syrup (which isn't diffi...

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...