Blood and Sand
Whiskey · Shake · Coupe Glass
Blood and Sand Recipe
Blood and Sand is a classic whiskey cocktail made with Blended Scotch Whisky, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Heering, Fresh Orange Juice. Learn how to make this shake cocktail with its ingredients, glass, garnish, flavor profile, and history.
Blood and Sand is one of the few sweet-and-sour cocktails based on Scotch whisky. With four ingredients in equal measure, the deep fruitiness of black cherry and the bright acidity of orange reveal an unexpectedly soft side of whisky.
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch Whisky 22.5ml
- Sweet Vermouth 22.5ml
- Cherry Heering 22.5ml
- Fresh Orange Juice 22.5ml
Garnish: Orange Twist
Flavor: Sweet Smoky Citrus Berry
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a Blood and Sand?
Blood and Sand is made with 22.5ml Blended Scotch Whisky, 22.5ml Sweet Vermouth, 22.5ml Cherry Heering, 22.5ml Fresh Orange Juice. It is garnished with orange twist.
How do you make a Blood and Sand?
Make a Blood and Sand using the shake technique and serve it in a Coupe Glass, garnished with orange twist.
What spirit is a Blood and Sand made with?
Blood and Sand is a whiskey-based cocktail with a medium strength.
What does a Blood and Sand taste like?
Scotch whisky, cherry, and orange; a soft smoke balanced with sweet and sour. Key flavors: sweet, smoky, citrus, berry.