Blood and Sand

Ice

1 ounce blended Scotch whisky

1 ounce orange juice

1 ounce Cherry Heering (cherry liqueur)

1 ounce sweet vermouth

Amarena cherry, to garnish

Fill a coupe glass with ice to chill. In an ice-filled shaker, combine all ingredients except the cherry, then shake for about 15 seconds. Empty the ice from the glass and strain the cocktail into it. Garnish with the cherry.

Serves one.

Adapted from "Storied Sips" by Erica Duecy