History & Heritage
“Adapted by Trader Vic from Hawaiian roots, the Scorpion evolved from a communal bowl to refined single‑serve formulas by the 1970s—rum and brandy with citrus and orgeat became the enduring template.”
Ingredients
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Method
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Shake all ingredients hard with crushed ice
Open‑pour into a large goblet or tiki mug
Top with more crushed ice as needed
Garnish with a mint bouquet and an orange wheel
Glassware
Large goblet or tikimug over crushed ice
Garnish
Slapped
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
Sweet
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Sour
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Bitter
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Strong
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use quality orgeat; cheap syrups overwhelm
Aromatic mint and gardenia were historic tiki touches
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