Scorpion Bowl Recipe
The communal tiki punch: a big measure of light rum and a little brandy blended with orange, lemon and orgeat. This quantity fills a bowl for three or four people.
- Category: Popular
- Glass: Hurricane glass
- ABV: 8%
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- White rum180 ml (6.1 oz)
- Brandy30 ml (1 oz)
- Fresh orange juice180 ml (6.1 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice120 ml (4.1 oz)
- Orgeat syrup45 ml (1.5 oz)
- Crushed ice480 ml (16.2 oz)
How to Make It
- Add the rum, brandy, juices and orgeat to a blender with the crushed ice.
- Blend for a few seconds, just until slushy.
- Pour into a scorpion bowl, or divide between large glasses, and add more ice to fill.
- Float a gardenia on top and serve with long straws.
Garnish
Gardenia or another edible flower
The Story
Made famous by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron, who served it in ceramic bowls with long straws at his Polynesian-themed restaurants and published several versions of the recipe.
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