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Blood and Sand

Scotch · Cherry · Orange · Shaken · Savoy

WhiskeySourGlass: CoupeDifficulty: Moderate
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Ingredients

  • • 0.75 oz Scotch whisky
  • • 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
  • • 0.75 oz cherry liqueur
  • • 0.75 oz fresh orange juice
  • • Brandied cherry

Flavor Profile

STRENGTH6/10
SWEETNESS4/10
TARTNESS4/10
BITTERNESS2/10
AROMA7/10
TEXTURE5/10
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Did you know?

"Named for the 1922 Rudolph Valentino bullfighting film, Blood and Sand is one of the earliest cocktails tied directly to a Hollywood release, and historians point out that it helped pull Scotch into the realm of colorful, fruit-driven drinks rather than just club tumbler pours."

Sources:Savoy Cocktail Book; Imbibe; PunchDrink archives

Instructions

  1. 1Add Scotch, vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled and lightly frothy.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. 4Garnish with a brandied cherry.