1 serving
Blood and Sand ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scotch Whisky | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.3 parts |
 Orange Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.3 parts |
 Cherry liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Blood and Sand
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.
- 02
Measure the blended Scotch whisky, orange juice, cherry liqueur, and sweet vermouth into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until thoroughly cold.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments remain.
- 06
Serve immediately without garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Blood and Sand taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Blood and Sand questions
What is in a Blood and Sand?
Kokto’s build uses scotch whisky, orange juice, cherry liqueur, and sweet vermouth.
How long does a Blood and Sand take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Blood and Sand prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Blood and Sand alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B043https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/556/blood-and-sand-diffords-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved