Scorpion Bowl
A shareable tiki punch blending rum and brandy with orange, orgeat, and lime.
Base
rum
Glassware
Tiki bowl
Flavor Profile
sweetstrong
Ingredients
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz brandy
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz orgeat syrup
Instructions
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Pour unstrained into a large bowl or glass filled with crushed ice.
- 3Garnish with an orchid or mint sprig and serve with straws.
Origin & Story
Hawaii or California, United States, 1930s–50s
A staple of mid-century tiki bars like Trader Vic's, it was traditionally served flaming in a large communal bowl with multiple straws for sharing.
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