Blood and Sand (cocktail)

Blood and Sand (cocktail)

Blood and Sand

Cocktail
Type	Mixed drink
Served	Straight up; without ice
Standard garnish	Orange peel
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients	3/4 oz Scotch whisky 3/4 oz sweet vermouth 3/4 oz cherry liqueur 3/4 oz orange juice

The Blood and Sand is a classic cocktail that was first mentioned in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. It is named after the 1922 silent film Blood and Sand.

Ingredients

The Blood and Sand cocktail is made with the following ingredients:

• 3/4 oz Scotch whisky
• 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
• 3/4 oz cherry liqueur
• 3/4 oz orange juice

Preparation

To prepare the Blood and Sand cocktail:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add 3/4 oz of Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice into the shaker.
3. Shake the mixture well until chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Garnish the cocktail with an orange peel.

Variations

There are a few variations of the Blood and Sand cocktail that you can try:

• Blood and Sand Royale: Replace the Scotch whisky with champagne for a sparkling twist.
• Blood and Sand Martini: Serve the cocktail in a martini glass instead of a regular cocktail glass.
• Blood and Sand Sour: Add a dash of lemon juice to give the cocktail a tangy flavor.

History

The Blood and Sand cocktail was created in the 1920s and gained popularity during the Prohibition era. It is believed to have been named after the movie Blood and Sand, which starred Rudolph Valentino and was based on the 1909 Vicente Blasco Ibáñez novel of the same name.

Popularity

The Blood and Sand cocktail has remained a popular choice among cocktail enthusiasts over the years. Its unique combination of flavors, including the smokiness of Scotch whisky and the sweetness of cherry liqueur, makes it a well-balanced and enjoyable drink.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Cocktail garnish
• Cocktail glass