Blood and Sand
Ingredients
3/4 oz Scotch Whiskey
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
3/4 oz Cherry Liqueur
3/4 oz Orange juice
Garnishes
1 whole Cherry
1 twist Orange
Glass
Preparation
Add the scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur and orange juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.
Description
The Blood and Sand cocktail is a classic Scotch-based drink that originated in the early 20th century. It is a combination of Scotch whisky, orange juice, sweet vermouth, and cherry liqueur, creating a complex and balanced flavor profile. The drink is named after a 1922 bullfighting film, where the colors of the drink match the colors of the bullfight.
History
The Blood and Sand cocktail was first mentioned in print in the 1922 book "Barflies and Cocktails" by Harry MacElhone, the founder of Harry's New York Bar in Paris. The drink's name was inspired by the colors of the bullfight in the 1922 film "Blood and Sand", which starred Rudolph Valentino. The drink has been a favorite among Scotch whisky enthusiasts ever since it was created.
