Blood and Sand
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain and serve.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
The Blood and Sand is rich, smooth, and lightly smoky-sweet — Scotch’s malt depth blends with sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice for a rounded, almost creamy citrus-cherry profile. Despite its unlikely ingredient list, it lands balanced and soft, with a sunset-orange color that matches its gentle, warming character. It’s one of the rare classic Scotch cocktails that’s both approachable and distinctive.
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