Blood and sand

The Blood and Sand cocktail has a well-balanced, rich, and complex flavor profile. It is both sweet and sour, with a hint of smokiness from the Scotch whisky. The orange juice adds a refreshing citrus note, while the sweet vermouth and cherry liqueur provide a smooth, velvety sweetness.

There aren’t all that many classic cocktails that feature scotch as the base spirit. We tend to assume that this is both because scotch already had a long history of both quality (and plenty …

The Blood and Sand cocktail is an unusual classic that incorporates Scotch whisky with sweet vermouth. Originally made with blood orange juice — hence the name — this version uses ordinary orange juice for year-round enjoyment.

Some cocktails must obviously taste terrible if you have a closer look on the list of ingredients. As a natural consequence such recipes are not very common: who wants to order a foul-tasting swill or feature it on the bar menu! The Blood and Sand seems to be one of those drinks at first sight […]

There aren't that many scotch cocktails that can be considered classics, but the Blood and Sand has made it into the ranks! Here is the recipe!

Step into Flapper era with the Blood and Sand cocktail! Named after a 1922 silent film and popular for its unique inclusion of Scotch whisky. This drink shakes up scotch, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering liqueur, and fresh orange juice to tantalizing effect. 🍊🍒🥃 Intrigued? Tap to learn the full recipe!

The key to a better version of the Blood & Sand cocktail, a divisive Scotch classic, is in the froth, according to bartender TJ Vytlacil.

Discover how to make a Blood and Sand (Difford's recipe) using Scotch whisky, Cherry brandy (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps

The Blood and Sand cocktail is a classic featuring blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice. It's light, sweet, and one of a kind.