Blood & Sand

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

Blood and Sand Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 30ml

    Johnnie Walker Black Label

  • 15ml

    Cherry Brandy

  • 15ml

    Sweet Vermouth

  • 30ml

    Fresh Orange Juice

  • 1

    Orange Wedge (Garnish)

  • 1

    Mint Sprig (Garnish)

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Martini Glass

  • 1

    Ice Scoop

  • 1

    Jigger

  • 1

    Mixing Glass

  • 1

    Julep Strainer

  • 1

    Tongs

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Stir all the ingredients in an ice-filled Mixing Glass.
    2. Strain into a chilled Martini Glass.
  • Alcohol content

    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 colourful and dramatic scenes.