Blood & Sand
A Blood and Sand Cocktail is a Scotch Whisky-based cocktail made with blood orange juice, cherry liqueur and sweet vermouth.
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:
Method
Preparation
- Stir all the ingredients in an ice-filled Mixing Glass.
- 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.
