Scorpion Bowl
One Trader Vic classic wey dem make for sharing. E strong and e get tropical vibe.
Wetin you need
- 60 mlLight Rum
- 30 mlBrandy
- 30 mlGin
- 60 mlOrange Juice
- 45 mlLemon Juice
- 15 mlOrgeat Syrup
How to make am
- 1Add all ingredients for blender with 1 cup crushed ice.
- 2Blend until e smooth.
- 3Pour am inside scorpion bowl or tiki mug.
- 4Garnish with gardenia and mint.
Decoration
Mint sprigs, edible flowers
Tools
Blender, Jigger
Story
Trader Vic create Scorpion Bowl for di 1930s or 40s, e follow di inspiration from one Hawaiian punch wey dem dey call 'Lua' wey dem dey serve for big bowl with plenty straws. Trader Vic version come be tiki icon, dem design am make two or more people fit share am using long straws while dem dey look di fire for middle. Scorpion strong pass as e dey taste—rum, brandy and gin join power together while tropical juice and orgeat make everything fruity and smooth. Di sharing experience na part of di magic, e dey turn di cocktail to social ritual. Dis cocktail dey attract groups wey dey find shared adventure and anybody wey love tiki culture. E perfect for parties, celebration occasions or when you wan make statement with theatrical presentation. Pro Tips: Dem design am for 2-4 people—no try am alone. Di fire for middle (usually 151 rum for lime shell) na traditional but e dey optional. Quality orgeat go add nutty depth. Use fresh citrus. Di authentic experience need long straws and ceramic scorpion bowl. Take am easy—e strong pass as e taste.