Blood and Sand recipe

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Fruity equal-parts classic of Scotch, cherry liqueur, vermouth and orange, served in a small coupe.

Fantasy Court Autumn cocktails Great classics
Volume 10 cl
Alcohol 17.3 %
Calories 969 kcal
Colour Red, Orange
Difficulty Easy
Published 10/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the Scotch, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and orange juice into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a chilled small coupe.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Small coupe

Small coupe glass Buy

History

Named after the 1922 silent film “Blood and Sand” starring Rudolph Valentino as a bullfighter, the recipe appears in the 1930 “Savoy Cocktail Book”.

Decoration

Garnish with an orange zest, optionally flamed over the glass.

Variation

Freshly squeezed blood orange juice deepens both the colour and the balance.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Blood and Sand called?

The Blood and Sand cocktail is also known as blood and sand, scotch orange cocktail, whisky cherry cocktail.

Which glass should Blood and Sand be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Small coupe.

What is the volume of Blood and Sand?

The volume of the Blood and Sand cocktail is 10 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Blood and Sand?

The alcohol content of the Blood and Sand recipe is 17.3%.

How many calories are in Blood and Sand?

The calories of the Blood and Sand cocktail are estimated at 969 calories.

What colour is Blood and Sand?

The Blood and Sand cocktail is Red, Orange in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 17/10/2026

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