Blood and Sand
CoupeShake
Origin
1922
Named after Rudolph Valentino's 1922 bullfighter film of the same name; first known recipe appears in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). The original creator is undocumented.
A 1922 classic named for the Rudolph Valentino bullfighter film: fruity, smoky, and unexpected.
Ingredients
- ¾ oz Scotch
- ¾ oz Cherry Heering
- ¾ oz Sweet Vermouth
- ¾ oz fresh Orange juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 8 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist or a cherry.
Tips
- Equal parts is the canonical recipe. Adjust scotch up slightly for more backbone.
- Cherry Heering is essential; generic cherry liqueur is too sweet.
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