BLOOD AND SAND

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Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor restaurant in New York City, developed this version of a classic cocktail that mixes whiskey, vermouth, brandy, and orange juice. Instead of cherry brandy, Freeman generally uses beer: either Echt Kriekenbier from Brouwerij Verhaeghe or Quelque Chose from Unibrew. And instead of regular orange juice, Freeman creates his own orange foam, which gives it a unique texture. Note: Freeman's ingredients are not commonly found in supermarkets. We have provided an online source, below.

Provided by Eben Freeman

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup (2 ounces) Scotch
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) sweet vermouth
1 dash orange bitters
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup (2 ounces) cherry ale
Orange juice (200g is approximately 3/4 cup, but measurement is very precise in molecular gastronomy)
Versa-Whip* (a very precise scale is needed to weigh ingredients in fractions of grams, I dont think it makes sense to give volume measurements)
Xanthan gum*

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine 200 grams orange juice, 2.5 grams Versa-Whip (available online), 1/2 gram xanthan gum (also available online). Use immersion blender with whisk attachment to whip juice into foam.
  • In chilled cocktail shaker or pint glass, stir together Scotch, vermouth, bitters, and ice until well combined. Strain into chilled double old-fashioned glass and top with cherry ale and orange foam.

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