Blood and Sand
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch whisky — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cherry Heering liqueur — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express an orange peel over the top.
Description: An equal-parts Scotch cocktail that's neither bloody nor sandy — smooth, fruity and surprisingly gentle for a whisky drink.
Cultural Background: Named for the 1922 Rudolph Valentino bullfighting film of the same name, and first published that same year in Harry MacElhone's cocktail book.
Tips: Fresh orange juice makes a real difference here — bottled juice tends to flatten the drink.
Variations: A dash of orange bitters can sharpen the finish for those who find it too soft.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as an approachable entry point into Scotch cocktails.
Nutrition: Approx. 170 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: What's Cherry Heering?
A: A Danish cherry liqueur with a deep, slightly tart cherry flavor — not the same as maraschino liqueur.
- Blended Scotch whisky — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Cherry Heering liqueur — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
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