Scorpion
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz light or gold rum
- ½ oz brandy
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- 1½ oz fresh orange juice
- 1½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz orgeat syrup
- Garnish: Pineapple spear
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry
- Garnish: Edible flower (such as orange blossom, gardenia, or nasturtium)
INSTRUCTIONS
Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a large ice- filled wineglass. Garnish with the skewered pineapple and cherry, and float the flower on top.
VIDEO HOW-TO
NOTES
This potent concoction is another faux Polynesian classic from the South Seas-infatuated 1950s, hailing from the father of tiki mixology, Don the Beachcomber. A close cousin to the potent Mai Tai and Zombie, it was frequently served in a huge communal tiki bowl, enough for four patrons, and bedecked with gardenias and long straws. This recipe conveniently serves one, gardenias optional.
