Blood & Sand

Blood & Sand

'Blood & Sand’' is a Prohibition-era classic that pairs Scotch whisky with sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, and fresh orange juice. Named after a 1922 Rudolph Valentino film, this drink balances the smoky essence of Johnnie Walker Black Label with the tartness of citrus and the subtle sweetness of vermouth and cherry brandy.

Ingredients

  1. 3/4 ounce Black Label Black Label
  2. 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth 
  3. 3/4 ounce Cherry Heering (cherry brandy) 
  4. Cherry and orange peel for garnish 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice

How to make 

  1. Add the Scotch, vermouth, cherry brandy and orange juice to a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
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