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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 Great Ideas to Increase Bar Revenue with Savage Scorpions

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If you are a bar owner, you are most likely always on the lookout for the next exciting thing that will bring more customers to your bar and keep the existing ones coming back again and again. Savage Scorpions are a fun way to do just that! They can draw additional attention to your establishment, bring in more business, and therefore increase your profits.  Presentation It is said that people drink first with their eyes, meaning that if they are trying to choose something to drink and it looks appealing, they are more likely to want to give it a try. An edible scorpion drink garnish will definitely catch a person's eye! If you make the drink look attractive and unique, even the people that always have their "usual" will be tempted to try it at least once.   In addition to making the drink look tempting, show it off in posters, table tents, and even your ads. This puts it in front of customers right away, sometimes even before they enter your bar. You could als...

There Are LOTS of Ways to Enjoy a Savage Scorpion

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Do you know what the very best drink is to pair with one of our Savage Scorpions ? No? We don't either! That's because our unique cocktail garnish is great with so many different drinks, as well as a wide variety of foods, that it's just too difficult to decide on a favorite. You can do a LOT more with Savage Scorpions that just simply dropping them into a shot (although that's a great idea too!)  Shots with a Surprise Okay, we'll start our list of fantastic ways to enjoy Savage Scorpions with the most obvious - in a shot. It really doesn't matter what type of shot it is or what kind of alcohol is in it, because these tasty little treats are awesome paired with all of them! This way, they can go down quickly for anyone that is a little apprehensive about trying one, and it makes the simple and quick action of shooting a shot a lot more interesting.  In a Signature Cocktail Any type of cocktail that includes a scorpion in the list of ingredients is sure...

20 Fun Facts About the Mysterious & Intriguing Scorpion

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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. 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, a few nutritional facts, and 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. They were the first arachnid fossils to be found...

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 Reasons Why Savage Scorpions Should Be In Your Bar

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No matter where you live, there are most likely numerous bar and restaurant options available. High-quality items and exceptional customer service are the best way to keep customers coming back again and again, but getting them to try your establishment in the first place can be tricky. One way to do that is to offer signature food and drink items that they cannot get anywhere else in town. That's where Savage Scorpions can give you an edge over the competition!  Signature Drinks The most popular way to utilize Savage Scorpions is to offer scorpion shots or add them to drinks from your bar. You can simply offer the chance to purchase them as an add-on to any cocktail, but your drinks will get more attention if you come up with your own recipe and a cool name that people will remember. Create drinks for your Signature Scorpion Cocktail Menu that offer a variety of ingredients to cover as many different customers' tastes as possible.   Savage Foods Savage Scorpi...

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...