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.
Ingredients
| Blended Scotch whisky | 0.75 oz |
| Sweet vermouth | 0.75 oz |
| Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) | 0.75 oz |
| Orange juice | 0.75 oz |
| Total volume | 3.00 oz |
Garnish: Orange peel
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
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.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Blended Scotch whisky | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Sweet vermouth | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Orange juice | 9.0 oz | 1 |
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?
A classic Blood and Sand is approximately 20.0% ABV — about 1.00 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
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 every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.