Garnish:
Orange zest twist (discarded) & Luxardo Maraschino cherry
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 fl oz | Dewar's 12 Year Old Scotch whisky |
| 3/4 fl oz | Cherry Heering Liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Martini Rosso sweet vermouth |
| 1/6 fl oz | Islay single malt Scotch whisky (optional) |
| 1 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
The equal parts (scotch, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and orange juice) formula from the 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book is the accepted classic Blood & Sand recipe but results in a cocktail that's a tad sweet for hardened whisky drinkers. This formula with slightly increased Scotch and orange juice is dryer and fresher. Those with a taste for Scotch and a slightly drier drink may also appreciate the additional spoon of Islay malt.
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