Blood and Sand
Named for the 1922 bullfighting epic Blood and Sand: equal parts Scotch, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and orange juice — rich, rounded and impossibly smooth, an IBA classic that shows how versatile whisky can be.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Blood and Sand?
A Blood and Sand is made by shaken method in 5 step(s). 1) Chill a coupe glass in advance: fill it with ice water or pop it in the freezer. 2) Add the Scotch whisky, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and fresh orange juice to a shaker. 3) Fill with ice and shake hard for 10-12 seconds until the tin frosts over. 4) Double-strain into the chilled coupe glass. 5) Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately, ice-cold. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Blood and Sand?
A Blood and Sand needs 5 ingredient(s): Scotch Whisky 25ml, Cherry Heering Liqueur 25ml, Sweet Vermouth 25ml, Fresh Orange Juice 25ml, Maraschino Cherry (Garnish) 1 for garnish.
What does a Blood and Sand taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Classic Balance, Fruity, Rich & Smooth. Strength: 18-28% ABV.
What glass is a Blood and Sand served in?
A Blood and Sand is typically served in a coupe glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- Scotch Whisky25ml
- Cherry Heering Liqueur25ml
- Sweet Vermouth25ml
- Fresh Orange Juice25ml
- Maraschino Cherry (Garnish)1 for garnish
Steps
- Chill a coupe glass in advance: fill it with ice water or pop it in the freezer.
- Add the Scotch whisky, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and fresh orange juice to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 10-12 seconds until the tin frosts over.
- Double-strain into the chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately, ice-cold.
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