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 | Cherry Heering cherry brandy liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Rosso/rouge (sweet) vermouth |
| 1/6 fl oz | Caisteal Chamuis peated scotch whisky (optional) |
| 1 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
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:
191 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 16.92% alc./vol. (33.84° proof)
- 18.6 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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