A Blood and Sand cocktail in a martini glass

Blood and Sand
Cocktail Recipe

Citrus
Sweet
Herbal

The Blood and Sand is a classic whisky cocktail known for its smooth balance of citrus, sweetness, and gentle richness. Created in the 1920s and named after the film "Blood and Sand", it combines Scotch whisky, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and fresh orange juice in equal parts. The result is a surprisingly bright yet rounded drink that’s a great introduction to Scotch-based cocktails.

Ingredients

  • Whisky
    1oz
  • Cherry brandy
    0.5oz
  • Sweet vermouth
    0.5oz
  • Fresh orange juice
    1oz
  • Orange
    1
  • Ice

Number of servings

01

Equipment

  • Martini glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Spoon
  • Cocktail strainer

Bartender tip: Use fresh, smooth orange juice to achieve a refined and elegant flavour.

Method
Step 01
Pour
Add the whisky, brandy, vermouth and juice to a mixing glass filled with ice
Step 02
Stir
Stir well for approximately 20-30 seconds to combine and until the mixture is chilled
Step 03
Strain
Strain the mixture into a martini glass
Step 04
Garnish
Garnish with an orange peel

The Blood and Sand cocktail is one of the only classic cocktails to pair Scotch with orange juice - and somehow make it elegant.

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