Scorpion Pepper Basil Hot Sauce, Bird’s Eye Chili, Smoky Sea Salt & Paprika, Extra Hot (8/10), 5 fl oz
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Turn pizza, eggs, and proteins into a full-on flavor event. This extra-hot Scorpion Pepper + basil blend brings smoky depth, a touch of sweetness, and a heat that builds fast. Made with real peppers and natural ingredients in a 5 fl oz bottle. Grab one and taste the burn for yourself.
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Founder of Poor Vida Hot Sauce
Carrollton, TX
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Product description
ABOUT
Double Drop – Scorpion Basil is an extra-hot craft hot sauce built around Scorpion Peppers and bold basil notes for smoky, savory heat that keeps building.
If you love hot sauce on pizza, tomato-based dishes, eggs, and proteins, this one is designed to cut through with deep flavor—not just burn.
KEY BENEFITS
Delivers a high heat level (8/10) that builds instead of disappearing.
Adds smoky depth from smoked sea salt and smoked paprika.
Balances pepper punch with herbal basil for a richer finish.
Works especially well with tomato-based foods, stews, and comfort meals.
Made with natural ingredients and no preservatives or artificial flavors.
WHAT'S INSIDE
White Vinegar — bright, sharp base.
Anaheim Peppers — rounded pepper body.
Bird’s Eye Chilis — fast, direct heat.
Scorpion Peppers — intense, lingering burn.
Garlic — savory depth and aroma.
Smoked Paprika — smoky, warm spice.
Basil — herbal, pizza-friendly finish.
Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt — smoky salinity.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How hot is it?
A: It’s rated 8 out of 10 for heat, with a burn that builds—start with a few drops and adjust.
Q: What does it taste like?
A: Expect smoky, slightly sweet pepper heat with basil-forward notes designed to shine on tomato-based foods.
Q: What foods does it pair best with?
A: Pizza, chilis and stews, mac & cheese, eggs, and proteins are top matches.
Q: Is it vegan and preservative-free?
A: The listing states it’s 100% vegan friendly and made with natural ingredients with no preservatives or artificial flavors.
A little about us
We're not here to make another bottle of hot sauce that tastes like every other bottle on the shelf.
Poor Vida is a Texas-born, small-batch hot sauce company with a passion for unexpected ingredients, creative combinations, and flavors that bring something new to the table.
From the sweet heat of Pomegranate Ghost to the bright, punchy flavors of our other signature sauces, we believe great hot sauce should do more than set your mouth on fire. It should make your food taste incredible.
We also make bold salsas, seasonings, and other small-batch creations designed for people who take their flavor seriously—even when they don't take themselves too seriously.
Every recipe starts with a simple question: Would we actually want to put this on everything?
If the answer isn't an enthusiastic yes, it doesn't make the cut.
Whether you're a lifelong pepperhead, a backyard grill master, or someone looking to make Tuesday night's tacos a little less ordinary, there's something here for you.
Made in Texas. Crafted in small batches. Never boring.
Frequently asked questions
What is Poor Vida Hot Sauce?
Poor Vida is a Texas-based, small-batch hot sauce company creating bold, unconventional sauces, salsas, and seasonings. We believe hot sauce should bring more than heat to the table. We're all about unexpected ingredients, creative flavor combinations, and making ordinary food a whole lot less ordinary.
Where is Poor Vida Hot Sauce made?
We're proudly based in Texas, where we develop and produce our small-batch creations. Everything we make is inspired by our love of great food, bold flavors, and a little creative rebellion.
What makes Poor Vida different from other hot sauce brands?
We're flavor-first, heat-second. Sure, we love a good burn, but we're not interested in making something hot just for the sake of being hot. Our recipes combine unexpected ingredients to create sauces that actually complement your food instead of overpowering it.
Does Poor Vida only make hot sauce?
Nope! While hot sauce is our first love, we also make salsas, seasonings, and other specialty food products. We're always experimenting with new flavors and ideas.
How spicy are your hot sauces?
We've got something for just about every heat tolerance. Some sauces are approachable and packed with flavor, while others bring serious heat. Check individual product descriptions to find your comfort zone—or venture a little outside it.
Are your sauces just for spicy food lovers?
Absolutely not. We believe great flavor is for everyone. You don't have to be a hardcore pepperhead to enjoy Poor Vida. Many of our products focus on flavor complexity rather than extreme heat.
What can I put Poor Vida hot sauce on?
The better question is, what can't you put it on? Tacos, eggs, pizza, burgers, wings, grilled meats, vegetables, marinades, and just about anything that needs a little personality. Get creative. We certainly do.