Valentino's Blood & Sand

This cocktail is a homage to the classic blood and sand cocktail, reimagined with a touch of Italian flair and named after Rudolph Valentino's renowned film. The combination of Dewar's Scotch whisky, Martini Rosso, and mirto liqueur creates a rich and complex flavor profile, enhanced by a splash of fresh orange juice. This elegant libation is the perfect marriage of smoky, sweet, and citrusy notes, paying tribute to the golden age of cinema with every sip.

Valentino's Blood & Sand

A sophisticated twist on the blood and sand cocktail, featuring Dewar's Scotch whisky, Martini Rosso, mirto liqueur, and fresh orange juice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 orange (for juice and zest)
  • 1 oz Dewar's Scotch whisky
  • 0.67 oz Martini Rosso
  • 0.33 oz mirto liqueur

Instructions

  1. Squeeze the juice from the orange and measure out 0.67 oz.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, Dewar's Scotch whisky, Martini Rosso, and mirto liqueur.
  3. Shake the mixture vigorously until well combined.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass.
  5. Garnish with a grating of orange zest.