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The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess

The Scorpion Bowl

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This classic "Communal" libation is a classic served at many Tiki inspired lounges, but the original comes from Trader Vic himself. While the recipe changed some over the years, this version from the 1960's is often pointed to as the best.

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Bob,

Can you name a few online sources for tiki mug/bowl reproductions?

Thanks!

Blair

By Blair Frodelius on 2008 11 04

Simple and Delicious! Maybe I’ll make this one for the Election night party! Off to shop for a bowl!with

By Kimberly Patton-Bragg on 2008 11 04

Blair, Hmmmm.... don’t know anybody named Bob around here, but I can answer your question :->

I have picked up a lot of my various Tiki barware and such from Bosco (http://www.tikibosko.com/), plus you can even get some authentic Trader Vic barware here: http://www.tradervicsgourmet.com/category/9

-Robert

By Robert Hess on 2008 11 04

Hey Robert thanks for the vid!  However I still haven’t been able to replicate the same “Scorpion” I have loved at a local Chinese Restaurant called Ho Wah.  I have to say I was a little disappointed with this version...It tasted as if something was missing.  I think at Ho Wah they may have used the Scorpion mix and triple sec along with the rum(s)…

Still serching,

McKenzie

By McKenzie on 2008 12 11

LIke many of these “exotic cocktails”, there are most likely several different drinks going by the name “Scorpion Bowl” floating about.

The version provided here is based on an authentic recipe from Trader Vic’s. You may want to simply ask the folks at Ho Wah how they make theirs. If they use a “Scorpion Mix”, then that could be a little scary :->… Just like the soups you get from a restaurant shouldn’t come from a can, the drinks you get at a bar shouldn’t come from a mix.

By Robert Hess on 2008 12 11

I’ve seen a mezcal under the brand name of scorpion.  Each bottle comes with a preserved scorpion inside, similar to the worm found inside of bottles of Monte Alban.  DO NOT USE THIS AS “SCORPION MIX”!

My little mixology joke of the day.

Blair

By Blair Frodelius on 2008 12 11

Thanks for the follow up Robert...The Ho Wah Restaurant has been closed for about 25 years now.  The building isn’t even there any more.  It has been demolished and replaced with a Coldwell Banker building.  You are most likely correct mentioning they most likely had their own recipe.  Oh well moving on…

p.s I seen your Mai Tai vid and I appreciate the fact you make it correctly and pronounce Orgeat the correct way..

By McKenzie on 2008 12 12

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