Savage Scorpions

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. That's an excellent celebration to bring out the Savage Scorpions . Our creative and unique cocktail garnish always takes your party from ordinary to extraordinary! As a matter of fact, you might even want to add them to your nachos or tacos too!  As for the drinks, tequila is usually the star of the show on this holiday. Here are a few tequila drink recipes that everyone will love. For the beer drinkers, we've also added some Mexcian beer suggestions at the end of the blog too.   MARGARITA The most obvious choice for a Cinco de Mayo cocktail is the marvelous margarita! They can be enjoyed either frozen or on the rocks and adding salt around the rim of the glass enhances the delicious flavors.  Classic Margarita  from Liquor.com   2 oz Blanco tequila 1 oz Fresh lime juice 1/2-oz Orange liqueur 1/2- oz Agave syrup Lime wheel Kosher salt Add all the ingredients into a  shaker with ice a...

Unless you happen to be a scorpion fanatic, you probably didn't know that this intriguing creature can be found living on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. The specific scorpions that we use to provide you with scorpion shots and a fun and unique cocktail garnish come from just two of those places - China and Thailand.  In other countries, locals and tourists alike enjoy scorpions more commonly than we are used to.  Here in the United States, our Savage Scorpions are the best way for you to get a taste of this delicacy. (Of course, once you try them, you'll want to have them again and share them with all of your friends!)  Savage Scorpions can be used in shots, cocktails, and even on gourmet foods. Here's a closer look at how they are enjoyed in other parts of the world.  Thailand If you thought taking a scorpion shot was savage, people in Thailand eat their scorpions on a stick, similar to a kabob. When tourists, or anyone for tha...

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...

There is a lot of competition out there for restaurant and bar owners. To get ahead, you are most likely always on the lookout for a new and creative way to get more customers into your bar or restaurant . Well, that's exactly what Savage Scorpions can do for you!  This unique drink idea adds fun and excitement for your guests with a novelty item they very likely cannot be found anywhere else in your area. Order Savage Scorpions  to incorporate into cocktail and food menus before your competition has the chance! Here are just a few ways that you can use them to entice more people to give your place a try.    Scorpion Shots Add Excitement The simplest way to offer our unique drink ingredient is one of the most popular - as a scorpion shot ! If you live in an area with a lot of college students, shots are most likely ordered nightly in your bar, and everyplace for else, your weekends at least see an increase in shots ordered.  All bars can p...

Spring has sprung which means it's time to celebrate! Warmer weather means that you'll want to start spending more time outdoors and Savage Scorpions found a few refreshing spring cocktail ideas to sip on while you're out there. Even if "April showers" pop up, these drinks will be just as enjoyable if you're sitting inside and watching the rain fall!  Keep in mind, the one creative cocktail ingredient that you should add to the ingredients list of each of these drinks is one of our exciting Savage Scorpions. These recipes are delicious, but our savage addition takes every drink from ordinary to extraordinary!  With the Kentucky Derby coming up on May 2, it's a good time to learn how to make this fresh bourbon cocktail which is a favorite at that event. (Don't worry, our Savage Scorpions don't mind the cold from that crushed ice one bit!) Mint Julep from TownAndCountryMag.com 2 oz. Bourbon 1/2-oz. Simple Syrup Fresh Mint Crushed I...

If you are a bar or restaurant owner that has been considering bringing our Savage Scorpions into your establishment, the 2019 Nightclub & Bar Show is the perfect place to check us out. It's an excellent event to get a look at everything new and exciting in the industry, including our creative cocktail garnish which can be used in drinks, on food, and in scorpion shots to increase revenue in your bar .  Nightclub & Bar Show Details This amazing convention is a tradeshow for industry professionals as well as those looking to enter the industry. It is taking place on March 25-27, 2019 , at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  The nation's most influential bar and nightlife professionals will be on hand and people from across the country will be there to learn, network, and grow this exciting industry. It doesn't matter if you own a smalltown bar, a national chain, run a large hospitality group, or are just getting started in the business, this tradeshow has s...

Most of the blogs about our unique cocktail ingredien t focus on drinks and how you can incorporate Savage Scorpions into them. Today we have instead decided to focus on that intriguing creature inside your scorpion shot - the scorpion itself!   Scorpions are very interesting creatures, 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 and the way you can get a few Savage Scorpions in your own life. SCORPION 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 in the Paleozoic strata. They're nearly everywhere. - They can currently be found o...