Aperitif Scorpion Bowls Recipes

SCORPION BOWL

Steps:

• Combine 4 ounces blended aged rum, 2 ounces lemon juice, 1 1/2 ounces each orange juice and orgeat (almond syrup) and 1 ounce each brandy and gin in a blender. Add 1 cup crushed ice and blend until very cold. Pour into a large shallow glass and add a few ice cubes. Garnish with an edible flower and lemon slice. Serve with 2 straws.

APERITIF SCORPION BOWLS

Steps:

• In a punch bowl or pitcher, combine the amaro, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Working one by one, hold the lemon peels by their long edges with the peel facing down into the bowl. Pinch the peel to express the citrus oils and drop the peel into the bowl. Serve in ice-filled punch or lowball glasses and top each drink with sparkling water just before serving.
• In an ice-filled punch or lowball glass, combine the amaro, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Top with sparkling water. Hold the lemon peel by its long edges with the peel facing down into the glass. Pinch the peel to express the citrus oils, drop the peel into the glass, and serve.

SCORPION BOWL

Steps:

• Place the crushed ice in a large pitcher and pour in the gin, dark rum, 151 proof rum, light rum, vodka, grenadine, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Stir well to mix, then pour into a large, decorative cocktail glass and garnish with pineapple, cherries, and straws.

SCORPION BOWL

Steps:

• In a blender, working in batches if necessary, combine the rum, lemon juice, orange juice, orgeat, Cognac and gin. Add the ice, then cover and blend at high speed until the ice is broken into small pieces, 5 to 10 seconds.
• Pour into a scorpion bowl, tiki bowl or small punch bowl. Garnish as desired. (If using a scorpion bowl with a volcano, this would be the time to light your flaming lime shell, if desired, taking care to keep garnishes out of the flame's reach. Snuff out any lingering flames before Step 3.)
• Serve immediately, with straws.

SCORPION BOWL

Steps:

• Place the crushed ice in a large pitcher and pour in the gin, dark rum, 151 proof rum, light rum, vodka, grenadine, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Stir well to mix, then pour into a large, decorative cocktail glass and garnish with pineapple, cherries, and straws.

LIGHTENED UP SCORPION CUP

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, lime juice, rum, brandy, amaretto, and 3/4 cup ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until well chilled. Pour unstrained into a wide glass mug or bowl. Pile remaining 3/4 cup ice in center. Serve with 2 straws.

MINTY FRESH FRENCH APERITIF AND APPETISER CHARENTAIS MELON BOWLS

Steps:

• To prepare: Halve and remove the pips and fibres. Cut a small piece from the bottom of each melon so they sit upright in a bowl.
• Run a knife carefully around the top edge of the melon, as you would prepare a grapefruit. Then cut the flesh in to segments - going as deep as you can without damaging the outer skin - almost like a sunburst pattern - like rays of the sun! Wiggle the knife around to make them quite deep - the liquor will seep into them whilst they are chilling. Place the melon halves in attractive individual serving bowls.
• Pour in the pineau, sherry or port until the centre of the melon is filled - making sure that it is not too full as it will run over. Place the filled melon halves in the fridge for about 4 hours to chill before serving. Place a mint sprig into each melon half to serve.
• To store - Keep uncut melons at room temperature until fully ripened, then store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cut melon should always be covered with Clingfilm and used within 3 days.