Authentic Blood and Sand created by Chris Carlsson, SpiritsReview.com 1 oz Scorpion Silver Mezcal or Mijes Joven  1 oz Orange Juice 3/4 oz Cherry Liqueur (Cherry Herring or Cherry Marnier) 3/4 oz of Sweet (Red) Vermouth Combine in shaker over ice, shake 20 seconds. Strain into chilled cocktail glass, garnish with Maraschino cherry. Enjoy! Note: The original version was […]

Authentic Blood and Sand
created by Chris Carlsson, SpiritsReview.com

1 oz Scorpion Silver Mezcal or Mijes Joven 
1 oz Orange Juice
3/4 oz Cherry Liqueur (Cherry Herring or Cherry Marnier)
3/4 oz of Sweet (Red) Vermouth

Combine in shaker over ice, shake 20 seconds. Strain into chilled cocktail glass, garnish with Maraschino cherry. Enjoy!

Note: The original version was based on the 1922 silent Rudolph Valentino movie about bullfighting. First recording of recipe was 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book which uses Scotch, as no one knew what mezcal was back then if they were north of Texas. This version attempts to address that.

Variations on the Theme:
Use 1/4-1/2 oz Cassis instead of Cherry Liqueur (Unnamed)
Use 1/4-1/2 oz Creme de Yvette instead of Cherry Liqueur(Unnamed)

Dryer version of Blood and Sand
created by Chris Carlsson, SpiritsReview.com

1 oz Scorpion Silver Mezcal or Mijes Joven 
1 oz Orange Juice
3/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur (Luxardo)
3/4 oz of Sweet (Red) Vermouth

Combine in shaker over ice, shake 20 seconds. Strain into chilled cocktail glass, garnish with Maraschino cherry. Enjoy!