Mini Scorpion Bowl Drink Recipe

This recipe is as easy to prepare as it sounds and if you’re looking for jovial holiday cocktail to mix at your next party, Mini Scorpion Bowl is your best shot. Reminiscent of the toki bar punch this drink is usually consumed with a large ladle through the long straws directly from the bowl. However, in its mini version, you can get all types of the original in one serving sizes, ideal for small crowd or simply for one person. This piece discusses all what you need to know and consider in preparing the Mini Scorpion Bowl drink.

Mini Scorpion Bowl

Now that we are ready to start the actual work let’s make a list of necessary ingredients. The Mini Scorpion Bowl mixed fresh fruit concocted wine with rum and the faint hint of brandy in the cocktail.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 oz light rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• ½ oz brandy
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz Orgeat syrup which is an almond syrup
• Splash of grenadine (if you would like to add sweetness and color to the food coloring desired)
• Crushed ice
• Fruit garnishes : orange, cherry, pineapple, or even fun tropical umbrella.

Instructions:

So, let’s look at the most basic shooting instruction – How to Make the Mini Scorpion Bowl.

It is very easy and fast to prepare this rummy of a tropical cocktail, and you don’t need to be a professional bartender to prepare it.

1. Prepare the Glass: First of all, you have to freeze a large rocks glass or, better, a tiki mug. This will keep your drink cool and fresh for longer because the can as a material for construction insulates heat.
2. Mix the Ingredients: Add light rum, dark rum, brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice and orgeat syrup in cock tails shaker. Then pour Granita into the shaker filled with ice and shake thoroughly for no more than 15-20 seconds.
3. Serve: Then pour the mixture and force it through a strainer over a glass of crushed ice. If you want something sweeter and a nice color touch to your Scorpion Bowl pour some grenadine into the drink.
4. Garnish: To complete the tiki-theme of the Mini Scorpion Bowl garnish it with an orange slice and a cherry and a small tropical umbrella. It remains just fine to be as creative as possible with pineapple wedge or any other related tropical fruits for added garnishing.

Why Is It Called A Scorpion Bowl

The Scorpion Bowl came into existence in the tiki bars of the middle of the twentieth century. This interesting tasting and powerful beverage has been associated with groups of friends who like to party. Originally, it is meant to be eaten in large, gorgeous bowls that areentalized for sharing, at times they come with straws. The mini version keeps all the heat and density of the original but presents them in a more consumable quantity.

Ideas for the Variations of the Mini Scorpion Bowl

• Switch up the spirits: If you like gin or tequila, you can try instead of rum or brandy, any type of alcohol according to your preference.
• Add a flame: For even more realism, place half a lime shell filled with high-proofs rum on top of it before lighting in order to serve. Some elements about this cocktail converge with those of the flaming libation; for example, while using fire for a drink presentation should be done carefully, careful attention must also be paid to this cocktail’s form.
• Make it less sweet: The Scorpion Bowl can be sweet for some persons, if so reduce on the quantity of the orgeat syrup and grenadine added

Mini Scorpion Bowl Recipes for Your Perfect Matching

This tropical cocktail goes very well with a range of party foods, especially those with a hint of the spices or tropical fruits. Some great pairings include:

• Coconut shrimps or pineapple chicken barbecue skewers
• Specialty – Truly Spicy Plantain Chips with Tasty Tangy Dipping Sauce
• That fruit tray you see consisting of mangoes, papayas, and kiwi that are popular fruits in tropical countries

A Crowd-Pleaser in Miniature Form

One of the highlights for a micro tiki bar enthusiast is the ability to bring the tiki bar into the home with style and flair while using the Mini Scorpion Bowl. This cocktail is perfect if you are thinking of having a summer birthday party, engagement party or even just a quiet night in; the flavours are exotic but can be adjusted according to taste. In addition, using it for single-serving means that once could avoid the dilemma of serving punch from a big punch bowl.

Conclusion: A Mini Drink with Big Flavor

From the size perspective the Mini Scorpion Bowl is living testimony that size does not matter when it comes to beauty. Over-all, it is a tiki cocktail that mix all the favorable flavors that tiki culture brought and is very appropriate for a celebration. If you follow this recipe, you should be able to prepare a unique, tropical dessert within minutes and hopefully, impress any guests that may be around or provide yourself with a little vacation. Cheers!

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Mini Scorpion Bowl Drink Recipe

Mini Scorpion Bowl is a more compact, but no less tropical drink that extends the tradition of tiki cocktails. The exotic and creamy cocktail featuring rum, brandy, and citrus. It is easy to prepare and enjoyable to be eaten during parties or watch movie nights inin.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Materials

• - 1 oz light rum
• - 1 oz dark rum
• - 1 oz brandy
• - 2 oz orange juice
• - 1 oz pineapple juice
• - 1 oz lime juice
• Syrrup – 1 oz orgeat syrup almond syrup
• - 1 dash Angostura bitters
• - Ice cubes
• - Optional garnish: Orange segments pineapples, maraschino cherries and fresh mint

Instructions

• Mix the Ingredients: Captain Morgans for mixing it up, pour the two rums, brandy, fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orgeat syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker. : So now add two ice cubes and then shake the glass containing the mixture for approximately 20-30 seconds.
• Prepare the Bowl: Place one scoop of sorbet into a small punch bowl or into a large cup shared between the two of you and pour some ice into it. Likewise strain the mixed cocktail into the ice.
• Garnish: To make it as tropical-looking, place orange slices, pineapple chunks maraschino cherries, and fresh mint on top of the drink.
• Serve: Best to be consumed with long spoons or may be poured equal quantities into two glasses. Enjoy responsibly!
• This mini Scorpion Bowl citrus and tropical fruit drink perfect for tiki and tropical events, stemmed glasses parties and laid-back gatherings.

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