The Blood and Sand cocktail is the perfect choice for those seeking a unique, historically significant, and richly flavored drink. Blood and Sand masterfully combines the smokiness of whisky with the sweet and refreshing character of fruit.
Story
The Blood and Sand cocktail is a classic drink that first appeared in the 1920s. It was named after the 1922 film of the same title starring Rudolph Valentino. If you prefer a slight twist, you can add a ring of orange peel around the rim of the glass, as this garnish complements the drink’s elegant appearance.
Ingredients
¾ oz (22.5 ml) Scotch whisky
¾ oz (22.5 ml) sweet vermouth
¾ oz (22.5 ml) cherry liqueur, preferably Heering
¾ oz (22.5 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
How to make a Blood and Sand cocktail
Shake all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. This properly chills the drink and blends the flavors. Strain the cocktail into a pre-chilled glass.
Serving and garnish
Strain the cocktail into a pre-chilled cocktail or martini glass. To maintain an elegant, clean appearance, bartenders usually serve it unadorned. The presentation favors minimalism. The Blood and Sand stands out because it uniquely combines whisky and fruit juice, a pairing that was considered quite unusual at the time.
Calorie content
A single serving of Blood and Sand cocktail contains approximately 150–170 calories, depending primarily on the brand of alcohol used.