Johnnie Walker Blood & Sand
The Scotch Whisky Blood & Sand cocktail is a unique gem among beverages—bright, rich, and ageless. It's a sophisticated blend of Johnnie Walker Black Label, silky cherry liqueur, creamy sweet vermouth, and vibrant blood orange juice. Its flavour is a subtle dance of fruit and fire, and unlike other whisky cocktails, which are dark and brooding, this one sparkles with colour and layered lightness.
Ingredients
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- 15mL Johnnie Walker Black Label (or any scotch whisky of choice)
- 10mL sweet vermouth
- 5mL cherry liqueur
- 20mL blood orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- Ice cubes
- Blood orange twist (garnish, optional)
Method
- Step 1
Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and blood orange juice should all be combined in a cocktail shaker with a good amount of ice to cool and mix.
- Step 2
To fully chill and incorporate the rich citrus and cherry aromas with the whisky, give it a good shake for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Step 3
To guarantee a smooth finish and get rid of ice fragments, strain twice into a cold coupe glass.
- Step 4
For scent, twist a blood orange over the glass, and you may even put it on the rim. To ensure maximum freshness, serve right away.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Gently stir the ingredients with ice to chill and dilute, keeping clarity while balancing assertiveness and smoothness, before filtering into a cold glass.
Preparation Tip 2
Garnish with a tiny orange twist to enhance the citrus aroma and provide a subtle, elegant visual contrast to the cocktail's colour.
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