A classic cocktail, the blood and sand is a drink made with scotch, sweet vermouth, and cherry heering. This drink is named for the 1922 movie of the same name, which starred Rudolph Valentino.

The ingredients for a blood and sand are simple, but the drink can be difficult to perfect. The scotch should be a smooth and peaty single malt, and the sweet vermouth should be a good quality brand such as Dolin or Martini. The cherry heering is …