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 | Blended Scotch whisky |
3/4 fl oz | Heering Cherry Liqueur |
3/4 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
1/6 fl oz | Caisteal Chamuis peated scotch whisky (optional) |
1 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
The equal parts Blood and Sand (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.
Nutrition:
One serving of Blood and Sand (Difford's recipe) contains 191 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 17.08% alc./vol. (34.16° proof)
- 18.8 grams of pure alcohol
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