Scorpion bowl

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A Scorpion Bowl is an alcoholic concoction mainly served in Chinese restaurants. It contains fruit juice (typically orange and lemon juice), rum (usually a dark rum like Myers, or a Jamaican Gold rum), brandy, and exotic flowers. Most recipes also call for orgeat (almond) syrup. Amaretto liquor may be substituted for the orgeat & the brandy. Gin is frequently added to increase the strength of the drink. While the above ingredients can be pre-mixed together, a champagne "floater" is best added last.

There are various ways to serve a Scorpion Bowl. Generally it is served in a large bowl with an umbrella, fruit and straws.

The Scorpion Bowl may be considered the "mother of all drinks" due to its size and presentation in a large volcano bowl, a 48 ounce vessel with a ceramic volcano in the center. Served with dry ice, an orchid, and some 151 proof alcohol aflame in the volcanic center, the drink gives the appearance of a mysterious tropical island.