The Blood and Sand first appeared in Harry Craddock’s classic The Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930. What to buy: Heering Cherry Liqueur was created by Peter Heering in Denmark in the early 1800s. It is viscous and sweet with an intense dark-cherry flavor.
The Rob Roy is a blend of Scotch and vermouth sharpened by a dash of angostura bitters. It’s named for Robert Roy MacGregor, Scotland’s very own Robin Hood.
To make this classic Affinity cocktail recipe—adapted from San Francisco bartender Erik Ellestad—you shake Scotch whisky and ice with equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth and a couple of drops of angostura bitters.
A classic French vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, shallot, lemon juice, and olive oil is one of the most versatile sauces in the kitchen. Use it to dress a simple green salad or an elaborate composed one, employ it as a quick marinade for raw meats or a casual accompaniment for grilled ones.
This delicious blue cheese-yogurt salad dressing is fortified with mayonnaise and enlivened with white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of sugar.
For this classic steak and bacon salad recipe, crispy bacon mingles with cold grilled steak, romaine hearts, watercress or arugula, crumbled blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes in creamy Blue Cheese–Yogurt Dressing.
For this easy tahini dressing recipe, the sesame seeds paste combines with lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and olive oil. Use it to dress a hearty chicken salad with greens and cucumber.