1 serving
Dutch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Genever | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.3 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Cherry liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Orange Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist
Method
How to make Dutch Blood and Sand
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.
- 02
Measure the oude genever, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and freshly squeezed orange juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake briskly for 10–12 seconds until the deep orange-amber mixture is very cold and diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the drink remains smooth and free of ice fragments.
- 06
Express the single compact orange twist, retain it at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Dutch Blood and Sand taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Dutch Blood and Sand questions
What is in a Dutch Blood and Sand?
Kokto’s build uses genever, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, orange juice, and orange.
How long does a Dutch 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 Dutch 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 Dutch 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 B152https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3129/dutch-blood-and-sand · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





