Blood and Sand

Named after the 1922 bullfighter film starring Rudolph Valentino, this is one of the rare classic cocktails that successfully employs Scotch whisky. The equal-parts recipe creates a surprisingly balanced drink where the smokiness of the scotch cuts through the sweetness of the cherry and vermouth, rounded out by the brightness of orange juice.

Base
whiskey
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
coupe
Strength
medium

Ingredients

  • 0.75 ozScotch Whisky(Blended scotch works best)
  • 0.75 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 0.75 ozCherry Heering(Or other quality cherry brandy)
  • 0.75 ozFresh Orange Juice(Freshly squeezed is essential)

Garnish: Orange peel

Instructions

  1. 1Chill a coupe or cocktail glass.
  2. 2Add Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, and orange juice into a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. 4Fine strain into the chilled glass.