Scorpion
Rum, brandy, orange, lemon and orgeat. A Trader Vic punch, often served in a big bowl to share.
Shaken · Tiki mug · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml White rum
- 30 ml Brandy
- 45 ml Orange juice
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Orgeat (almond syrup)
- Gardenia or Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Pour 45 ml white rum into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml brandy into the shaker
- Pour 45 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml orgeat (almond syrup) into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Scorpion
Trader Vic made the Scorpion famous in the 1940s, often serving it in a big bowl for sharing. It mixes rum and brandy with citrus and orgeat.
The tiki family. Tiki began in 1933–34, when Ernest Gantt, later known as Donn Beach, opened Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood. He mixed several rums with fresh juices, syrups and spices into exotic drinks, and Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron followed in Oakland. Tiki boomed in the 1950s and 1960s, faded, and was revived by bartenders from the 2000s.
Scorpion FAQ
What's in a Scorpion?
45 ml white rum, 30 ml brandy, 45 ml orange juice, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml orgeat (almond syrup), garnished with gardenia or mint sprig.
How strong is a Scorpion?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Scorpion?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Scorpion in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
