Blood and Sand (Classic formula)

Serve in a Martini glass...
¾	fl oz	Dewar's 12 Year Old 'The Ancestor' blended Scotch whisky
¾	fl oz	Cherry Heering cherry brandy liqueur
¾	fl oz	Martini Rosso sweet vermouth
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

One of the best classic Scotch cocktails but a tad on the sweet side. Said by many to be the Scotch-based cocktail that Scotch haters will like.

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