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If you are looking for a co*cktail that packs a punch, then this scorpion bowl is the drink for you! Almost as dangerous as the Long Island Iced Tea, the only thing that makes it less dangerous is that it is made to be imbibed by two people or more.
My sister, Denise, had reached a milestone birthday and she told her daughter that she wanted something special to celebrate!
So, her daughter (my niece), Emily decided to buy them both tickets to fly to Massachusetts. It had been 12 years since they’vebeen up to visit. They arrived Christmas weekend and stayed through the following Tuesday. That made the holiday morespecial for our whole family that year.
When I decided to make this for my sister – her favorite drink to get at a Chinese food restaurant – and researched the ingredients, what really surprised me was that the recipe calls for gin. Vodka didn’t surprise me. But gin? Big surprise.
The first time I posted this recipe, I served the co*cktail in a pretty, Asian-style bowl. (Scroll down to see the original photo.) This time I chose something see-through. You can serve it in whatever you want, just make sure your container can hold 28 ounces of liquid plus a bunch of ice cubes.
Helpful tips
- Bowls can be fun to use for sharing this co*cktail, but use whatever container strikes your fancy, as long as it holds 28 ounces and some ice.
- I use more orange juice than usual in this recipe because it’s a potent co*cktail and the extra juice nicely balances the alcohol.
- If you want to make this scorpion bowl less potent, you can safely skip the vodka, but don’t skip the gin since it adds a distinctive flavor.
- I use both regular maraschino cherries and Luxardo cherries. Remember to rinse them thoroughly before placing them in the scorpion bowl. The syrup the cherries come in is really sweet. And who needs that?
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How to make the scorpion bowl
Pre-step
Get a big glass mixing bowl and a co*cktail spoon. You won’t be adding ice to this bowl but you will add it to the drink receptacle.
After you measure the ingredients, add them to the mixing bowl.
Step one
Gather the ingredients –gin, dark rum, white rum, vodka, grenadine, pineapple juice and orange juice.
Step two
Measure 2 1/2 ounces of gin. (A)
Step three
Measure 1 1/2 ounces of dark rum. (B)
Step four
Measure 2.5 ounces of vodka. (C)
Step five
Measure 2.5 ounces light rum. (D)
Step six
Measure 6 ounces of pineapple juice. (E)
Step seven
Measure 10 1/2 ounces of orange juice. (F)
Step eight
Measure 2 1/2 ounces of grenadine. (G)
Step nine
Stir the concoction with a co*cktail stirrer, cut orange slices and gather 3 regular maraschino cherries and 3 Luxardo cherries.
Step ten
Pour the scorpion bowl recipe into your serving container and add a bunch of ice cubes. I also place the orange slices, cherries and straws.
Here is the original photo. Still looks delicious.
I like drinking scorpion bowls, but unless I know the person really well, I don’t like drinking it from the same receptacle as they do. So, I usually just pour some in my own glass. Does it still make the co*cktail a scorpion bowl? Yes indeed it does. It’s all in the name.
I take a ladle and spoon the drink in some glasses along with the orange slices and cherries.
And now for the final photo. Let’s look at the vertical photo of the drink in the glasses.
I takea sip. Woohee! Even though it has a lot of alcohol, it’s nicely balanced so you have to be careful because if you drink it quickly, you won’t notice the affects until you stand up.
I hope you enjoyed this scorpion bowl recipe!
Other delicious co*cktails
- Bramble
- New York Sour
- Cherry infused bourbon
- The Bennett
Please feel free to leave me a comment what is your go-to co*cktail recipe.
And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!
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Scorpion Bowl Recipe
This boozy scorpion bowl is so yummy but extra potent.
5 from 8 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: co*cktails
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese restaurant drink, drink for two, scorpion bowl, scorpion bowl recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 28 ounces
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Elaine Benoit
Ingredients
- 2.5 ounces gin
- 1.5 ounces dark rum
- 2.5 ounces white rum
- 2.5 ounces vodka
- 2.5 ounces Grenadine
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 10.5 ounces orange juice
Garnish
- 3 maraschino cherries
- 3 luxardo cherries
- 6 orange slices
Instructions
In a big bowl, add gin, dark rum, vodka, light rum, grenadine, pineapple juice, and orange juice and stir
2.5 ounces gin, 1.5 ounces dark rum, 2.5 ounces white rum, 2.5 ounces vodka, 2.5 ounces Grenadine, 6 ounces pineapple juice, 10.5 ounces orange juice
Get the large drink receptacle and pour the scorpion bowl into it and add ice
Add oranges and cherries and two straws
3 maraschino cherries, 3 luxardo cherries, 6 orange slices
Sip
Smile
Enjoy
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Notes
Usually 151 rum goes in a scorpion bowl recipe but Bacardi stopped making it. I used white rum instead.
Tips for making this potent co*cktail
- Bowls can be fun to use for sharing this co*cktail, but use whatever container strikes your fancy, as long as it holds 28 ounces and some ice.
- I use more orange juice than usual in this recipe because it’s a potent co*cktail and the extra juice nicely balances the alcohol.
- If you want to make this scorpion bowl less potent, you can safely skip the vodka, but don’t skip the gin since it adds a distinctive flavor.
- I use both regular maraschino cherries and Luxardo cherries. Remember to rinse them thoroughly before placing them in the scorpion bowl. The syrup the cherries come in is really sweet. And who needs that?
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 34mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 3mg
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Originally published in December of 2016.
Elaine Benoit
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From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to food journalist, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted co*cktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.
