Blood and Sand

By John, 18 January, 2013
Description

A Blood and Sand Cocktail as mixed by Ben at Armsby Abbey in WorcesterThe Blood and Sand is a seldom-seen Scotch-based cocktail, a relic from the days when every bar had blended Scotch whiskey that was used in cocktails like any other whiskey.

Since the single-malts have taken over, you don't see Scotch in cocktails very often. Try this with a decent blended whiskey.

Yield
1 Servings
Preparation time
5 minutes
Ingredients
1 oz Scotch Whiskey (blended)
1 oz Orange Juice
3⁄4 oz Sweet Vermouth
3⁄4 oz Cherry Brandy
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Twist a strip of orange zest over it, and then flame the expressed oils dripping into the glass.