Blood and Sand

Whiskey · Coupe

Named for the 1922 Rudolph Valentino bullfighting film — Scotch, Cherry Heering, sweet vermouth, and fresh orange juice shaken to a dusky red.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV18%
Categoryclassic
Flavorfruity, smoky, historic, cinematic

Ingredients

  • Blended Scotch Whisky0.75 oz
  • Cherry Heering0.75 oz
  • Sweet Vermouth0.75 oz
  • Fresh Orange Juice0.75 oz
  • Orange Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Add Scotch, Cherry Heering, sweet vermouth, and orange juice to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe
  4. Garnish with orange peel

Pro Tips

  • Named for the 1922 Rudolph Valentino bullfighting film.
  • Cherry Heering, not maraschino — the dark Danish cherry liqueur is the drink's identity.
  • Fresh blood-orange juice in winter makes this a revelation.