Scorpion
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Light gold rum
- 3⁄4 oz Cognac
- 1 2⁄3 oz Orange juice
- 1 oz Lemon juice
- 1⁄2 oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
- 1⁄4 barspoon Xanthan gum (E415) optional
Method
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Double Old Fashioned 44cl
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel, mint sprigs and ideally an edible gardenia flower or white rose.
Method:
- DRY BLEND (without ice) first 5 ingredients on slow setting and then gradually add Xanthan gum while continuing to blend.
- Add half full 7oz scoop of crushed ice and BLEND some more.
- POUR into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with orange wheel, mint sprigs bouquet and ideally an edible gardenia flower or white rose.
- Serve with a straw.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
History:
Created by Victor Bergeron circa 1950s, this recipe is adapted from his 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (Revised Edition).
Review:
A fruity cocktail with a sting in its tail.
