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I'm usually a maximum of five ingredients in a cocktail kind-a-guy, but this Blood & Sand riff with seven ingredients is balanced and tasty. If I were...
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
23rd February at 13:16
Used Chivas regal plus bowmore 12yo and found the smoke a little too dominant. Otherwise very fresh, Cherry, Orange juice and vermouths very well balanced. May try a lightly peated single malt instead for the full 30ml next time.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
2nd March at 12:38
Retried with Johnnie Walker black label and lagavulin 16 and was very happy with the balance of whiskies, Cherry, citrus and vermouth. Had run out of Cherry Heering so subbed Sangue Morlaco, but I think prefer the Heering roundedness.
A wonderful cocktail to experiment with, inspired!
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
22nd April 2022 at 00:15
This is very flavourful. Just the right amount of smoky, but not the dominate flavour. Just a hint of sweetness. Very nice.
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Anonymous

11th September 2021 at 16:21
As Teachers already contains peated whiskys I suggest omitting the Islay and doubling the amount of Teachers for people which are not so eager for smoke.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
22nd May 2021 at 05:54
This is a fascinating coctail thank you Simon. I love all things cherry. Pies, jam and all the various liqueurs yet still had not tried Kirschwasser when first I made this drink. So I substituted St. George Pear Brandy. Although I make this frequently now with Schladerer Kirschwasser, the Pear Eau De Vie in it's place forms some holy trinity in perfect balance with the fresh orange juice and Cherry Herring. Three flavors as one surrounded by rich Vermouth and peaty aged Scotch. 5++
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Pawel Szyld’s Avatar Pawel Szyld
11th April 2020 at 21:48
Bloooody good! I have used blood orange juice :)
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