The Blood and Sand cocktail is a one-of-a-kind classic!
It features blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice. And it’s light, sweet, fruity, and cherry-forward.
Needless to say, it’s a pretty complex drink!
![A serving of blood and sand cocktail on a martini glass garnished with lemon peel.](https://beautyeval.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Blood-and-Sand-Cocktail-on-Martini-Glass.jpg)
The name is a nod to the 1922 film starring Rudolph Valentino as a bullfighter.
Who created it is a bit of a mystery. But the cocktail made its first debut in The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock.
If you’re a fan of the classic Manhattan, you’ll love it!
Ingredients
This Blood and Sand cocktail recipe only requires five ingredients. All of which you’ll find at a well-stocked liquor store.
Here’s the shopping list:
- Blended Scotch – Scotch whisky is the base of this drink. Use something affordable but at least mid-shelf for the best drink.
- Sweet Vermouth – A fortified wine that’s sweet, a bit spicy, and a little bitter.
- Cherry Liqueur – The sweetness rounds out the drink. I recommend Heering Cherry Liqueur.
- Orange Juice – Use fresh orange juice or a natural brand without added sugar. Otherwise, the drink may be too sweet. You can also substitute it with blood orange juice.
- Orange Twist – A simple yet classy garnish for this elegant cocktail.
![Orange red blood and sand cocktail served on a Martini glass garnished with an orange peel.](https://beautyeval.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Blood-and-Sand-Cocktail-Garnished-with-Orange-Twist.jpg)
How to Make a Blood and Sand Cocktail
You can make the Blood and Sand cocktail in just two simple steps. Yes, it’s that easy!
Here’s what to do:
1. Shake in a cocktail shaker. Add everything to a cocktail shaker with ice. Then shake until chilled.
2. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass. Add an orange twist, serve, and sip!
![Blood and Sand Cocktail](https://beautyeval.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Blood-and-Sand-Cocktail-1.jpg)