Made with Smoking Dragon. Smoky, vivid, and held in shadow.
Cherry, vermouth, orange, and peat come together in a serve with depth, brightness, and a darker kind of elegance.
The Blood and Sand is built on contrast. Citrus lifts, cherry deepens, vermouth softens, and smoke keeps the whole serve grounded in shadow. With Smoking Dragon, it becomes richer, darker, and more deliberate. A classic with a more dangerous edge.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
Prep time
6 Minutes
Glass
Coupe
30ml Smoking Dragon
30ml sweet vermouth
30ml cherry liqueur
30ml fresh orange juice
Orange twist, for garnish
How to make it
Smoke, fruit, and brightness drawn into balance.
01
Build the mix
Add Smoking Dragon, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and fresh orange juice to a shaker.
02
Shake with ice
Shake until well chilled and properly integrated.
03
Strain and finish
Strain into a chilled coupe, then garnish with an orange twist.
