Blood & Sand

A Blood and Sand Cocktail is a Scotch Whisky-based cocktail made with blood orange juice, cherry liqueur and sweet vermouth.

Serves:

Ingredients

1oz Johnnie Walker Black Label

0.5oz Cherry Brandy

0.5oz Sweet Vermouth

1oz Fresh Orange Juice

1 Orange Wedge (Garnish)

1 Mint Sprig (Garnish)

Equipment

1 Martini Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Mixing Glass

1 Julep Strainer

1 Tongs

method

Stir all the ingredients in an ice-filled Mixing Glass.
Strain into a chilled Martini Glass.

Alcohol content:

14.7 g per serve

Interesting Facts

The Blood and Sand cocktail is one of the few classic cocktails that calls for orange juice as an ingredient. The blood orange juice gives the cocktail its characteristic red color, while the sand refers to the color of the whisky.

History of the Drink

First mentioned in Harry Craddock's 1930, The Savoy Cocktail Book, it quickly gained popularity among cocktail enthusiasts around the world.

The Blood and Sand is a Scotch Whiskey-based cocktail that’s named after a 1922 bullfighting drama starring Rudolph Valentino. The cocktail's name is thought to be a reference to the film's colorful and dramatic scenes.

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