Blood and Glory

Name: Blood and Glory: Whisky Cocktail with Johnnie Walker Black Label
Ingredients: Johnnie Walker Black Label; Bitter Brandy; Cinzano Rosso; Bitter Brandy Preparation; Cinchona Bark; Dried Orange & Lemon Peel; Oolong Tea; Brandy or Cognac

Whisky

Author: Laksh Tamang

Inspired by the classic Blood and Sand and the film behind it, Blood and Glory is a spirit-forward twist that replaces orange juice with dried orange peel and bittersweet brandy notes. Built with Johnnie Walker Black Label, the cocktail brings together warmth, depth, and subtle spice while paying homage to the original classic.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:

Johnnie Walker Black Label
30ml
Bitter Brandy
25ml
Cinzano Rosso
20ml
Bitter Brandy Preparation
Cinchona Bark
3g
Dried Orange & Lemon Peel
2g
Oolong Tea
2.5g
Brandy or Cognac
300ml

Method

Step 1
Bitter Brandy Preparation: Sous vide all ingredients listed under bitter brandy for 3.5 hours and strain.
Step 2
Add Johnnie Walker Black Label, bitter brandy, and Cinzano Rosso into a mixing glass with ice.
Step 3
Stir until well chilled and balanced.
Step 4
Strain into a chilled glass.
Step 5
Garnish with orange zest and the original Blood and Sand movie poster element.