# Scorpion

White rum and brandy share a large measure of orange and lemon with orgeat in Trader Vic's individual 1972 drink, a distinct descendant rather than a scaled-down communal bowl.

Strength: 17% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 60 ml [White rum](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/white-rum.md)
- 30 ml [Brandy](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/brandy.md)
- 60 ml [Fresh orange juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-orange-juice.md)
- 45 ml [Fresh lemon juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lemon-juice.md)
- 15 ml [Orgeat syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/orgeat-syrup.md)

## Glassware

Goblet glass

## Garnish

- Orchid — Use a food-safe gardenia when available; an orchid is the practical edible-flower substitute.

## Method

1. Blend all ingredients for about five seconds with one generous scoop of shaved or finely crushed ice.
2. Pour into a chilled goblet and add cubed ice to fill.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/scorpion
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/scorpion-228e5dbe.webp
- Recipe source: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2011-jan-14-la-et-night-cocktail14-20110114-story.html