Tangy Orchard Delight

This Tangy Orchard Delight is a delightful twist on the classic Blood and Sand cocktail. It combines the smoky richness of scotch with the vibrant flavors of blood orange liqueur and pink grapefruit juice. A touch of cherry and a hint of lemon add depth to this citrusy, refreshing libation.

Tangy Orchard Delight

A delightful twist on the classic Blood and Sand cocktail, the Tangy Orchard Delight combines scotch, blood orange liqueur, and pink grapefruit juice for a fruity and refreshing taste.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 Luxardo marasca cherries
  • 3/4 ounce Glenfiddich 12-year-old single malt scotch whisky
  • 3/4 ounce Solerno blood orange liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce Lillet rouge aperitif
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Garnish: orange wheel

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, muddle the Luxardo marasca cherries.
  2. Add the Glenfiddich 12-year-old single malt scotch whisky, Solerno blood orange liqueur, Lillet rouge aperitif, freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and orange bitters into the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass or a coupe.
  5. Garnish with an orange wheel.