Scorpion Bowl

• Light rum
  180 ml (6 oz)

  Use a good quality, not overly aged rum
• Brandy
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Adds richness and depth
• Orange juice
  180 ml (6 oz)

  Fresh squeezed for best flavor
• Lemon juice
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Freshly squeezed
• Orgeat syrup
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Almond-flavored syrup, essential for tiki drinks
• Simple syrup
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Adjust to taste
• Crushed ice
  4 cups

  Enough to fill the bowl
• 151-proof rum (optional)
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  For flaming garnish, optional and use with caution

• Large punch or Scorpion bowl
• Long bar straws
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Citrus juicer
• Ice scoop

1. 1

   Add the light rum, brandy, orange juice, lemon juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to a large mixing vessel or directly into the Scorpion bowl.

2. 2

   Fill the bowl about halfway with crushed ice.

3. 3

   Stir well with a bar spoon to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.

4. 4

   Add more crushed ice to fill the bowl, mounding slightly if desired.

5. 5

   (Optional) For the classic flaming effect, float a hollowed-out lime half on the surface, pour 151-proof rum inside, and carefully light with a long match. Extinguish before drinking.

6. 6

   Garnish the bowl with fresh orange slices, pineapple chunks, edible flowers, and mint sprigs.

7. 7

   Serve the Scorpion Bowl with extra-long straws for sharing.

• Perfect for sharing—great centerpiece for parties or celebrations
• Tropical flavors with a smooth, citrusy punch
• Visually stunning presentation with vibrant garnishes
• Fun, interactive drinking experience with friends
• Classic tiki nostalgia in every sip

The Scorpion Bowl traces its roots back to the mid-20th century, when tiki bars like Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber were all the rage. Trader Vic Bergeron is credited with refining the recipe in the 1940s, turning what was once a single-serving 'Scorpion' cocktail into a shareable showstopper. Designed to be sipped communally, the Scorpion Bowl became a symbol of good times and escapist flair, cementing its place in the pantheon of tiki cocktails.