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Blood & Sand cocktail

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Blood & Sand

A bold cocktail with Scotch whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice.

Base
Scotch
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Combine Scotch whiskey, Sweet vermouth, Cherry liqueur, and Orange juice in a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
  2. Shake.
  3. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  4. Garnish with Orange Peel.

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About the Blood & Sand

Blood & Sand is a cocktail that combines Scotch whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice. This drink offers a strong and balanced flavor, perfect for those who enjoy whiskey-based cocktails.

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How this compares

  • Vieux Carré

    Both are bold cocktails with whiskey and vermouth, but the Vieux Carré uses bourbon and cognac instead of Scotch, and includes herbal complexity from Bénédictine.

  • Boulevardier

    Both use whiskey and vermouth, but the Boulevardier has a stronger, drier profile with the addition of Campari, making it more bitter than the Blood & Sand.

  • Penicillin

    Both use Scotch whiskey, but the Penicillin adds honey and ginger, making it sweeter and more soothing compared to the Blood & Sand’s fruity and bold profile.

  • Godfather

    Both are whiskey-based, but the Godfather features Amaretto, giving it a sweet, nutty profile, while the Blood & Sand is more fruit-forward with orange juice and cherry liqueur.

  • Whiskey Sour

    Both use whiskey as the base, but the Whiskey Sour is more tart and citrus-forward, while the Blood & Sand includes orange juice and cherry liqueur for a richer, fruitier flavor.

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