Blood and Sand
A rare equal-parts Scotch cocktail balancing smoky whisky, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur and fresh orange juice; the fixed 3/4oz ratio makes proportional scaling for a crowd trivial.
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How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur and orange juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with orange peel.
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Making a batch for a party?
This example makes 12 servings with added water at 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Blended Scotch whisky | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Sweet vermouth | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) | 9.0 oz | 266 |
| Orange juice | 9.0 oz | 266 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Blood and Sand FAQ
What's in a Blood and Sand?
A classic Blood and Sand is made with blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur (cherry heering), orange juice. It's shaken and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Blood and Sand?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 20.0% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.00 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Blood and Sand?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Blood and Sands for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.