Monday, August 19, 2013

Tiki Drinks: The "Scorpion Bowl" recipe, a tiki bar classic cocktail.

Tiki cocktail drinks: Learn to make the Scorpion Bowl Recipe with instructions.

A True Classic Tiki Cocktail. One of the most popular bowl drink to share with friends at the tiki bar.

A classic drink with all the tiki style, it's bright, tropical and flaming.

OVERVIEW
The Scorpion Bowl drink is a potent mix of many spirits. The Scorpion Bowl is a great Tiki drink, super fun for a group or a couple. A very large 48 oz cocktail. Straws of course are a must. In the past it was served mainly in Chinese restaurants and tiki bars. It is made up of tropical juices, brandy, rum and tropical flowers. Sometimes Gin is added to up the proof. Sometimes the scorpion bowl is served as a "Volcano Bowl" where the center of the bowl has a mini volcano like structure in which is placed a high proof alcohol and set ablaze, truly a cool site to behold. 

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ORIGINS
Another classic Trader Vic recipe.
The scorpion bowl recipe dates back to 1946.
The drink became very popular again in the 1960's.


"Scorpion Bowl" Cocktail.
Scorpion Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 oz. dark rum
• 1 oz. gold rum
• 1 oz. 151 Proof rum
• 2 oz. Gin
• 2 oz. Vodka
• 4 oz. Orange juice
• 4 oz. Pineapple juice
• 4 oz. Grenadine
Serves 6-8

Classic Trader Vic Scorpion Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
• 6 oz. Dark rum
• 1 oz. Brandy
• 2 oz. Orgeat or Almond Syrup
• 6 oz. Orange Juice
• 4 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Gin (optional)
• Shaved Ice

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Tiki drinks presents the Scorpion Bowl drink recipe. A tropical drink served in a cool tiki bowl. Learn how to make this classic tiki cocktail. This drink is also called a volcano bowl. A great bowl drink to enjoy with friends at the tiki lounge or tiki party. 

Tiki Drink Recipes: The Planters Punch recipe, a tropical cocktail classic.


Tiki Cocktails: Learn how to make a great drink recipe for the famous PLANTERS PUNCH.


A classic tiki drink, perfect for a summer luau or tiki party. We make it a lot during tsummer get togethers at our backyard tiki bar. Here a few version of the Planters Punch cocktail drink that we make at our tiki parties. The Planters punch is a popular concoction at tiki bars and tiki lounges across the world.
OVERVIEW
The Planter punch cocktail is one of those classic vintage cocktail drinks from the golden age of tiki culture. 

ORIGINS:
Again, a bit of mystery surrounds this drink, as with all classic tiki cocktails. It's origins go back about 100 years to 1908 when it appears in NYT magazine article. The Planters Punch my refer to the Planter's Hotel in St. Louis, but that still remains uncertain.
RECIPES
PLANTERS PUNCH RECIPE (1940's)

• 2 oz. Dark Rum (Bacardi, Captian Morgan, Myers Rum)

• 1/2 oz. Lime Juice (fresh)

• 2 oz. Pineapple Juice

• 2 oz. Orange Juice

• 1/4 oz. Grenadine

• Cherry and a Orange Slice as a garnish

• OPTIONAL: Club Soda

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix juices, ice and Rum in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, and strain into an ice filled Tom Collins or highball glass.



PLANTERS PUNCH RECIPE (1930's)

• 1/4 oz. Lemon Juice

• 1/2 oz. Orange Juice

• 1/2 oz. Jamaican Rum


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Tiki Article Summary: Tiki cocktail drink recipes presents who to make the planters punch. Two planters punch recipes are included in this tiki drink article. A classic dark rum cocktail.