Blood and sand

Some cocktails must obviously taste terrible if you have a closer look on the list of ingredients. As a natural consequence such recipes are not very common: who wants to order a foul-tasting swill or feature it on the bar menu! The Blood and Sand seems to be one of those drinks at first sight […]

The Blood and Sand cocktail is an unusual classic that incorporates Scotch whisky with sweet vermouth. Originally made with blood orange juice — hence the name — this version uses ordinary orange juice for year-round enjoyment.

There aren’t all that many classic cocktails that feature scotch as the base spirit. We tend to assume that this is both because scotch already had a long history of both quality (and plenty …

Discover how to make a Blood and Sand (Difford's recipe) using Scotch whisky, Cherry brandy (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps

The Blood and Sand cocktail has a well-balanced, rich, and complex flavor profile. It is both sweet and sour, with a hint of smokiness from the Scotch whisky. The orange juice adds a refreshing citrus note, while the sweet vermouth and cherry liqueur provide a smooth, velvety sweetness.

There aren't that many scotch cocktails that can be considered classics, but the Blood and Sand has made it into the ranks! Here is the recipe!

Discover how to make a Bloody Blood and Sand using Scotch whisky, Cherry brandy, Rosso/sweet vermouth (+ 2 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps

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The Blood and Sand cocktail combines fresh blood orange juice, sweet Vermouth and cherry liqueur to create a unique and refreshing cocktail. I like to think of this cocktail as a sophisticated mimosa. #cocktailhour

Rita Hayworth and Tyrone Power in Blood and Sand (1941)