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Scorpion Cocktail Drink

Scorpion Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Add some warmth to your autumn with this easy-to-follow Scorpion Cocktail recipe! This refreshing cocktail is ideal for the cooler months, and it consists of rum, brandy, lemon juice, orange juice, orgeat syrup, and a sprinkle of mint.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 213

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Rum
  • 1 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • ½ oz orgeat syrup
  • Mint for garnish - optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Highball Glass or Tiki Mug

Instructions

  • Chill your chosen glass.
  • Pour 1 oz lemon juice into the shaker.
  • Follow with 2 oz orange juice.
  • Add ½ oz orgeat syrup to the mix.
  • Measure and pour 1 oz Brandy.
  • Finish with 1 oz Rum.
  • Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake it up until everything is well mixed.
  • Empty your highball glass.
  • Strain the mixture into the highball glass.
  • Fill your glass with crushed ice.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Rum: If you don't have any kind of rum on hand, replace it with more brandy.
  • Brandy: You can replace brandy with whiskey for a different flavor profile.
  • Orgeat Syrup: If you can't find orgeat syrup, you can make your own by simmering equal parts sugar and water with some almond extract and a bit of orange flower water.

Making a Pitcher of Scorpion Cocktail:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of rum, 8 oz of brandy, 8 oz of lemon juice, 16 oz of orange juice, and 4 oz of orgeat syrup.
  • Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual crushed ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with a sprig of mint, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic rum's flavor.
  • Brandy Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic brandy substitute or make a simple syrup infused with a touch of vanilla extract.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Orgeat Syrup: Traditional orgeat syrup is made with almond milk, which is vegan. However, some commercial brands may contain non-vegan ingredients. Always check the label to ensure it's vegan-friendly, or make your own using almond milk.