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Bloody Blood & Sand
A Blood & Sand with the smoky influence of Islay single malt whisky and the rounding citrus notes of blood orange juice
Chris Brislawn
26th March at 05:06
Blood orange juice contrasts with and stands up to the scotch better than ordinary orange juice, and it gives the drink more of a Sangre De Toro color.
24th August 2023 at 11:49
Today’s I made this with Cynar which I have determined I prefer over vermouth in the Blood & Sand (probably because I am a bitters & amari fiend).
Added two dashes of Peychaud’s. Maybe next time I’ll add a dash of absinthe and end up at a… Bloody Bobby Burns & Sand?
Added two dashes of Peychaud’s. Maybe next time I’ll add a dash of absinthe and end up at a… Bloody Bobby Burns & Sand?
25th August 2023 at 09:27
I did also mean to note that this version, as well as the Difford’s Blood & Sand, are much superior to the original for Scotch lovers, in my opinion. The original excels as a gateway to Scotch for people who don’t like Scotch, though.
12th February 2023 at 02:21
Skipped the Islay and used my homemade cherry liqueur (2:1 cognac:vodka, cherries, sugar, vanilla), along with Monkey Shoulder and Cocchi Storico. Very nice and layered, with the sweet/tart cherry liqueur and spiced Cocchi really coming together.
30th August 2022 at 21:54
Though a small amount, the Islay Scotch was surprisingly very forward. A fairly balanced cocktail, not too sweet, with the Blood orange coming through at the end.
27th March 2021 at 03:09
Now that was good. The blood orange and the Heering are just what's needed to tame that Islay smoke.