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Blood and Sand Scotch Whisky Cocktail Recipe

Blood and Sand

This classic cocktail recipe first appeared in The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock and is thought to be named for Rudolph Valentino's performance as a bullfighter in the 1922 film Blood and Sand.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1
Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker
  • 1 Jigger or measuring tool
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Coupe or cocktail glass

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 Ounce Scotch (choose one that isn't too peated)
  • 3/4 Ounce Sweet Vermouth
  • 3/4 Ounce Heering cherry liqueur
  • 3/4 Ounce Orange juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 Orange Peel

Instructions
 

  • Mixing: Add the Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and freshly squeezed orange juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shaking: Vigorously shake the ingredients until well-chilled, ensuring a perfect amalgamation of flavors.
  • Serving: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
  • Garnish: Twist an orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
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