Blood and Sand

Named for Rudolph Valentino's 1922 bullfighting film, this equal-parts cocktail weaves Scotch, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and orange juice into something unexpectedly lush and harmonious. The combination sounds improbable but drinks beautifully.

Classic

Ingredients

  • 0.75 ozScotch Whisky
  • 0.75 ozCherry Heering
  • 0.75 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 0.75 ozOrange Juice

Preparation

shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine Scotch, Cherry Heering, sweet vermouth, and orange juice in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

fruity
49%
sweet
41%
body
29%
dilution
28%
viscosity
24%
citrus
19%
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