Recipe Blood and Sand

What makes the Blood and Sand so special?

The "Blood and Sand" is a classic cocktail that takes its name from the 1922 film "Blood and Sand", based on a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. The cocktail was first documented in Harry Craddock's "The Savoy Cocktail Book" (1930). What makes this cocktail special is its balanced and interesting flavor profiles. Here are the ingredients and why they make the cocktail special:

1. Scotch Whisky: The Scotch gives the cocktail a bold, smoky flavor. It's unusual to find Scotch in a fruity cocktail, which makes the Blood and Sand unique.

2. Sweet Vermouth: Vermouth adds sweetness, complexity and a slightly spicy note to the cocktail.

3. Cherry Heering: This Danish cherry liqueur gives the cocktail its intense red color and deep cherry flavor. The sweetness and fruity character take the cocktail to another level.

4. Orange juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice brings brightness and freshness to the cocktail, while the acidity also helps to balance the different flavors.

The combination of these ingredients results in a cocktail with a balance of smokiness, sweetness, fruitiness and spice. The unusual combination of scotch, vermouth, cherry liqueur and orange juice makes the Blood and Sand a distinctive and intensely flavoured drink.