Scorpion Bowl
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Light rum — 90 ml (3 oz)
- Brandy — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 90 ml (3 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Orgeat (almond syrup) — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour into a large communal bowl filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a floating flower and add several straws to share.
Description: A large, communal tiki punch meant for sharing, historically served with multiple long straws in a single bowl.
Cultural Background: A tiki-bar tradition from the mid-1900s, popular at restaurants like Trader Vic's as a festive, group-oriented drink.
Tips: Scale the recipe up further for larger groups; the ratios stay the same, just multiplied.
Variations: Adding a small amount of overproof rum as a float increases the drink's strength for larger gatherings.
Serving Suggestion: Serve in a shared bowl with straws, meant for a group rather than one person.
Nutrition: Approx. 220 kcal per serving (of 2)
FAQs:
Q: Is this really meant to be shared?
A: Yes — traditionally served with multiple straws in one bowl for two or more people.
- Light rum — 90 ml (3 oz)
- Brandy — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 90 ml (3 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Orgeat (almond syrup) — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
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