Recipes

Blood & Sand

Name: Blood & Sand
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 ounce blended Scotch, such as Compass Box Asyla; 1 ounce sweet vermouth; 1 ounce cherry liqueur, preferably Heering; 1 ounce fresh orange juice; Ice; 1 orange wheel, for garnish

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This classic’s name is a tribute to the 1922 silent movie Blood and Sand, which stars Rudolph Valentino as a poor young Spaniard who eventually becomes a great matador. Fruity and only faintly smoky, it’s an approachable drink for people who aren’t sure they like Scotch. Slideshow: Cocktails Recipes for the Coupe

By Food & Wine

Updated on September 14, 2015

Total Time:

5 mins

Yield:

1

Ingredients

1 ounce blended Scotch, such as Compass Box Asyla
1 ounce sweet vermouth
1 ounce cherry liqueur, preferably Heering
1 ounce fresh orange juice
Ice
1 orange wheel, for garnish

Directions

In a cocktail shaker, combine the Scotch, vermouth, cherry liqueur and orange juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the orange wheel.