Blood and Sand cocktail illustration

Whiskey · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand is fairly approachable, built around fruity, rich and smoky. The mouthfeel is broad, weighty texture, and the overall impression is moderate in strength. Compared with Brown Derby, it leans fuller in body. This makes it useful for comparing how whiskey behaves in a mixed drink rather than tasting it neat. The index points toward Duck or Dark chocolate at the table; Brown Derby is the nearest place to continue exploring.

FruityRichSmoky
APPROX. ABV
18%
STRENGTH
3/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength3
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky4

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Duck
02Dark chocolate

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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