Scorpion

Name: Scorpion
Ingredients: 2 oz Aged Jamaican Rum; 1 oz Cognac; .75 oz Overproof Demerara Rum; 1 oz Orange Juice; .75 oz Lime Juice; 3 dash(es) The Bitter Truth Old Time Aromatic Bitters; 5 drop(s) Saline Solution

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By Andy Boimila

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: September 26, 2023

Essentials

Seasonal

Honestly I think the original scorpion recipe by Trader Vic is pretty terrible. So I set out to create a better one. One that takes the best parts of all the different scorpions out there and combines the best parts, alongside some modern techniques.

Ingredients

2 oz
Aged Jamaican Rum

1 oz
Cognac

.75 oz
Overproof Demerara Rum

1 oz
Orange Juice

.75 oz
Lime Juice

3 dash(es)
The Bitter Truth Old Time Aromatic Bitters

5 drop(s)
Saline Solution

Instructions

Garnish

Mint sprig and flaming lime wheel

Build

Frappe & Dump

Glass

Snifter

Estimated strength

About 22% ABV (estimate)

By Andy Boimila

YouTube Creator

Home bartender and part time bartender at Wusong Road in Cambridge, MA. Specializing in mixing up classic and modern tiki drinks at home. On Instagram and TikTok @mixinguptiki On YouTube at Mixing Up Tiki...

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Combine all ingredients into a shaking tin with pebble ice. Whip shake for 5-8 seconds. Open pour into a chilled snifter. Top with fresh pebble ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and flaming lime wheel.

Editor's Note

A refined, high-octane take on the classic Scorpion. The blend of Jamaican rum and Cognac adds a layer of depth that balances the rich orgeat and bright citrus.