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Blood and Sand

This evocatively named cocktail delivers a surprising punch with its unusual blend of flavours

Blood and Sand
4 mins preparation,

Inspired by the 1922 silent film of the same name about a bullfighter, on paper this sounds like a frankly bizarre drink, but the ingredients combine to create an alluring whole. Be sure to use Heering cherry liqueur, and to freshly squeeze - and fine strain - your orange juice.

Ingredients

25ml Speyside whisky (or other lighter, sweeter style whisky)
25ml sweet vermouth
25ml Heering cherry liqueur
25ml orange juice

Method

1

Glass: Coupe or Cocktail 

2

Shake all the ingredients with ice

3

Strain into the glass

4

Garnish with orange zest

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