Garnish:
Orange slice & mint sprig
How to make:
BLEND all ingredients with 6oz scoop of crushed ice and serve with sustainable straws.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 2 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Giffard Orgeat Syrup |
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Hazardous ingredients
Giffard Orgeat Syrup is potentially hazardous to those with allergy or intolerance.
Review:
Well-balanced, refreshing spirit and orange. Not sweet.
Variant:
With pisco in the place of cognac.
History:
Created by Victor Bergeron, this recipe is adapted from his Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (1972 revised edition).
Nutrition:
One serving of Scorpion contains 227 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 11.42% alc./vol. (22.84° proof)
- 19.7 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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