This classic’s name is a tribute to the 1922 silent movie Blood and Sand, which stars Rudolph Valentino as a poor young Spaniard who eventually becomes a great matador. Fruity and only faintly smoky, it’s an approachable drink for people who aren’t sure they like Scotch. Slideshow: Cocktails Recipes for the Coupe
Amping up the scotch and the orange juice by 1/4 ounce creates a more dynamic blood and sand cocktail recipe that fascinates from the first sip to the last.
Amping up the scotch and the orange juice by 1/4 ounce creates a more dynamic blood and sand cocktail recipe that fascinates from the first sip to the last.
Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor restaurant in New York City, developed this version of a classic cocktail that mixes whiskey, vermouth, brandy, and orange juice. Instead of cherry brandy, Freeman generally uses beer: either Echt Kriekenbier from Brouwerij Verhaeghe or Quelque Chose from Unibrew. And instead of regular orange juice, Freeman creates his own orange foam, which gives it a unique texture. Note: Freeman's ingredients are not commonly found in supermarkets. We have provided an online source, below.
West Side Lounge • Cambridge, MassachusettsThis classic cocktail is fruity and only faintly smoky—an approachable drink for people who aren't sure they like Scotch.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide
This long forgotten Prohibition-era cocktail is named for the 1922 movie starring Rudolph Valentino. It is the movie which, on his death bed, he stated he'd like to be his legacy. Try this drink straight up, and toast one of the most revered actors of silent film.