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.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 18% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | fruity, 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
- Add Scotch, Cherry Heering, sweet vermouth, and orange juice to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- 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.