The Blood and Sand is one of the few classic cocktails to use whisky; in this case a blended Scotch. It was named after Rudolph Valentino‘s 1922 bullfighter movie Blood and Sand.
I’ve been a large whisk(e)y drinker for the last 15 years. I’ve always had it neat until fairly recently. f the ways to mix it, this cocktail is a fantastic whiskey based one. It also makes my list of favourite cocktails.
AuthorThe Cocktails Must FlowCategoryBlood Orange Juice, Cherry Liqueur, Orange Juice, Orange Twist, Scotch Whisky, Sweet VermouthDifficultyBeginnerBlood and Sand is one of the few classic mixed drinks that includes Scotch whisky. It was named after Rudolph Valentino's 1922 bullfighter movie Blood and Sand. The red juice of the blood orange in the drink helped link it with the film. The recipe is first known to have appeared in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book.
The blood and sand is usually served in a coupe glass, also known as the Champagne Coupe. Its main ingredients include blood orange juice, sweet vermouth, cherry heering and scotch. To prepare the cocktail, pour and shake all ingredients in a shaker. Then, double strain the mix in a coupe glass, and garnish with a slice of blood orange.
Half fill a shaker with ice.
Add all ingredients and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.
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Ingredients
Directions
Half fill a shaker with ice.
Add all ingredients and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.