The Blood & Sand is a classic scotch-based cocktail that has withstood the test of time. The recipe first appeared in 1930 in The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock and has become a mainstay on bar menus ever since with Scotch, Cherry Heering, Sweet Vermouth & Orange Juice
Add all the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Orange peel
The Blood & Sand gets its name from a 1922 bullfighter movie and points to its ingredients: the “blood” represents Heering Cherry Liqueur, and the “sand” is for the Orange Juice.