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Velasco and Sand
Mezcal adds a faintly smoky note to this riff on the classic Blood & Sand. The proportion of spirit and orange juice is slightly raised from the usual...
Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
29th December 2024 at 20:22
As a Blood and Sand fan (I once had an argument with a Munich barman about them) I have to say; this is the best!
2nd December 2024 at 04:34
A muddy brown and cloudy - this isn't a good looking cocktail. BUT, it tastes amazing! The interplay of the flavors is much more than the sum of the components - this is a new favorite!
29th September 2024 at 15:45
This has gone straight to into our top 10 cocktails for at home! Thank you.
27th September 2024 at 02:26
For me, when made to specs, this is a five plus. This time the Cherry Heering ran out at 15ml. Made up the difference with maraschino liqueur. Same thing happened with the Cocchi Storico. Added 7.5 ml Dolin Dry. Reduced the orange juice to 25ml and added 5ml pomegranite juice. Very nice.
29th October 2023 at 23:28
Very tasty and nice blend of flavors! Yum! We love our Smokey Mexcals!
22nd July 2023 at 18:36
While I do enjoy the occasional visit, this evening I was not expecting, and did not particularly enjoy, being taken by the smokiness of the mezcal with the sweetness, roundness, and herbs of the cherry heering and sweet vermouth, to BBQ-town.
7th February 2023 at 18:19
It has a nice smokiness, but it feels like it's lacking a punch.
3rd November 2022 at 20:38
Great cocktail. I do find that is does need 22,5 ml cherry brandy liqueur to be balanced, not let.