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...

Last week our blog covered 6 Classic Cocktails Everyone Should Know . These were created quite a long time ago but have stood the test of time. Today Savage Scorpions is featuring 6 drinks from the bar that have a reputation for being modern-day classics.  The following drinks made the list by not only being popular in the bar where they were created but also making their way onto cocktail menus at many other locations outside the original venue in various cities. Most of these even earned permanent places on menus throughout the world. Also, they are each regarded highly in the bartending community, which is not always an easy audience to win over.    Scorpion Shot We simply could not resist beginning the list with our very own favorite, the Scorpion Shot ! It's simple, exciting, and always gets the entire room's attention anytime it is served.  The recipe is incredibly easy. All you need to do is drop our unique cocktail ingredient into your favorite s...

If you're the type of person that loves being the life of the party, or maybe if you are the type of person that's striving to break out their shell and add more excitement to their life, then you need to get savage! How exactly does one "get savage?" Well, a dose of our Savage Scorpions is one way to achieve that goal!  A simple scorpion shot is always a sure-fire way to get any party going. Savage Scorpions can also be used as a unique drink ingredient for some amazing signature cocktails and even used in recipes for savagely good food to serve guests. The definition of the word "savage" describes it as fierce, untamed, and ferocious. Here are a few more additional adjectives that describe the feeling our Savage Scorpions can help bring out.    S - Showy Sometimes it takes a bit of a show-off to grab people's attention, especially in a crowded room. If you own a bar or restaurant owner, the competition can cause you to need something uniq...

When it comes to unique drink ideas , a Savage Scorpions cocktail or scorpion shots are both creative and exciting new experiences for most people. The rest of the world has its fair share of savage cocktails too.  You can easily buy Savage Scorpions online to mix up a few creative drinks of your own and your friends are going to love showing off just how savage they can be. Some of the other beverages below might not be as easy to get a hold of and a couple of them don't sound nearly as tasty as ours. Still, its always fun to learn new things. Check these out.   Lizard Wine In China, the lizard is valued for its medicinal qualities. One of the strongest alcoholic drinks you can get in China is Lizard Wine. A whole lizard is marinated in bottles of rice wine or whiskey from 10 days to an entire year.  Apparently, the more poisonous the reptile, the more potent the drink! According to the story, the glassy-eyed stare of the animal scares away cancer, arth...

We talk a lot about all of the fun you can have with our  unique and exciting drink garnish , as well as the different ways that you can incorporate them into your cocktails to add some entertainment to your refreshment. Today, however, we decided to take a closer look at the  Savage Scorpions  themselves.  The scorpion is a very interesting creature, but unless you have a reason to learn about them, probably a bit mysterious to the average person. Keep reading below to learn some fun facts about this intriguing animal as well as some nutritional facts, plus more about how you can get a few Savage Scorpions in your own life. FUN FACTS Insects or spiders?  - Scorpions are not insects but rather classified as Arachnida, making them a distant cousin to spiders. They have 8 legs and 2 body segments, while insects have 6 legs and 3 body segments.   They've been around a while.  - Scorpions are the oldest arachnids for which fossils are known...

Our creative and unique drink ingredient is just one, single, solitary item. (Which comes in packages of 50 or 100!) Even so, Savage Scorpion s have a lot more than just one, single, solitary use. Here are a few intriguing ways to use these edible scorpions to entice everyone to want to give them a try.  A Savage Signature Cocktail Most people immediately assume that Savage Scorpions are simply used to drop into a shot glass with some tequila or whiskey. Well, that's definitely one way to do it but you can do so much more than that!  For example, add one to the list of ingredients of your favorite cocktail for a savage kick. After mixing the drink, finish the mix by dropping a Savage Scorpion right into the glass. (They love to "swim.")  One could even be dropped on top of a frozen cocktail and it's up to the drinker whether they devour the scorpion while it's on top or save it for the last sip as the drink melts a little. Keep a container of our scorp...

When you decide to throw a party or host a gathering, it can be tough to come up with new and exciting ideas to entertain your friends. Simply adding Savage Scorpions to the mix is an excellent way to do that! Our creative drink garnish can be used in more fun ways than just one. Here are a few savage suggestions for taking your next party from ordinary to extraordinary!  Fun & Games A good game of beer pong is always a lively way to perk up a party. Up the excitement of a regular old game by turning it into Scorpion Pong! Add a Savage Scorpion to one of the cups on each side of the table and when a ping pong lands in that cup, it's time to shoot that scorpion! Make the game a lot more savage and go ahead and add a scorpion to more than one cup, or maybe all of them!  Daring Gourmet Dining Experience Throwing a dinner party generally involves serving dishes that you know everyone already enjoys. It that sounds too boring for you, spice things up by turning th...

A great drink menu is an excellent way to get more people into your bar or restaurant . Our team at Savage Scorpions has a few helpful tips for creating drink menus all year long that will please a wide variety of people.  Originality  A fully stocked bar is capable of making classic cocktails, but the best bars also come up with signature cocktails of their very own. "Secret" recipes are one way to make sure your competition won't have the same drink on their menu too.  Another way to create a unique beverage is to have ingredients on-hand that the other bars don't.  For instance, our creative cocktail garnish won't be found behind every bar (only the best and most savage ones!) The simple addition of Savage Scorpions to a signature cocktail or shot always gets attention.      Variety Always be sure to feature drinks that cover one of the most commonly ordered liquors in each - vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, and gin. That way you've offere...