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    Blood and Sand

    Blood and Sand

    A rich and complex Scottish cocktail that perfectly balances smoky Scotch whisky with the sweetness of orange juice and Cherry Heering. Named after the 1922 Rudolph Valentino bullfighting film.

    intermediate
    4 minutes
    shaken
    coupe glass
    scotch
    cherry
    citrus
    classic
    balanced
    (4.8/5 • 127 reviews)

    Ingredients

    Scotch whisky

    0.75 oz

    Cherry Heering

    0.75 oz

    Sweet vermouth

    0.75 oz

    Fresh orange juice

    0.75 oz

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice

    2. 2

      Shake vigorously until well chilled

    3. 3

      Double strain into a chilled coupe glass

    4. 4

      Garnish with an orange twist

    Garnish

    Orange twist