Scorpion
The Scorpion is a citrusy tiki cocktail made with White Rum, Brandy, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice and Orgeat. It is frozen and served in an old-fashioned glass.
- Method
- Frozen
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- Strength varies
- Family
- Tiki
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 60mlWhite Rum
- 30mlBrandy
- 60mlOrange Juice
- 45mlLemon Juice
- 15mlOrgeat
How to make it
- Blend all ingredients with a scoop of crushed ice until smooth and pour unstrained into an old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig or a flower.
Tip: Blend in short bursts and stop as soon as it is smooth, so it stays thick.
About the Scorpion
Trader Vic's Scorpion began as a big party punch served in a communal bowl; his 1972 Bartender's Guide gives this single-serve blended version.
Missing something?
- No White Rum? Use Gold Rum (A little richer)
- No White Rum? Use Cachaça (Grassier and funkier)
- No Brandy? Use Cognac (Cognac is a brandy, so it is a straight swap)
- No Brandy? Use Pisco (Unaged and more floral)
- No Orange Juice? Use Orange (Squeeze fresh: 1 orange gives about 70 ml)
- No Orange Juice? Use Blood Orange Juice (Berry-like and deep red)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
All swaps for White Rum, Brandy, Orange Juice and Lemon Juice
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