Scorpion（スコーピオン）
Rum, brandy, orgeat, citrus — the communal punch that stings.
01Recipe
Recommended recipe
House spec — an editorial spec drawing on the sourced versions below.
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Gold rum | 60 ml |
| Brandy | 30 ml |
| Fresh orange juice | 60 ml |
| Fresh lemon juice | 15 ml |
| Orgeat | 15 ml |
Total volume (pre-dilution)
4 : 2 : 4 : 1 : 1
- 01
Blend all ingredients with crushed ice briefly.
- 02
Pour into a scorpion bowl or tall glass.
- 03
Garnish. Serve with long straws.
Garnish — Gardenia · or orange slice · mint
02Taste profile
- Sweetness
- 68Strong
- Sourness*
- 67Strong
- Bitterness
- 20Light
- Fruitiness
- 65Strong
- Herbal*
- 0Faint
- Alcohol
- 42Moderate
- Crisp
- 50Moderate
Independent editorial scores, 0–100. *Estimated from the ingredient list — a profile sketch, not a verdict.
03History
A Vic original from the 1950s — meant to be shared from a scorpion bowl with gardenias floating and friends gathered around.
Solo glasses exist, but the drink's grammar is communal: it scales, it soothes, it stings last.
Origin contested — the entry keeps verified record and received legend distinct.
Sources — Trader Vic (1950) · Difford's Guide
04Recipe versions
Each version is shown exactly as recorded in its source — unverified claims are flagged.
- Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide
Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide
Victor Bergeron · 1950 · Book · unverified
- Rum2 oz
- Brandy1 oz
- Orange2 oz
- Lemon0.5 oz
- orgeat0.5 oz
Blend with crushed ice.
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05Variations
06The map
Spirits
