
Blood and Sand
Cocktail Recipe
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
- Whisky1oz
- Cherry brandy0.5oz
- Sweet vermouth0.5oz
- Fresh orange juice1oz
- Orange1
- 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.

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