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American Beauty (by Trader Vic)

Serve in a Martini glass...
1	fl oz	Cognac
1	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth
¼	fl oz	Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe liqueur
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice
½	fl oz	Giffard Sirop Grenadine (Grenadine Syrup)
½	fl oz	Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port

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How to make:

SHAKE first five ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. Use the back of a soup spoon to FLOAT port over drink.

Garnish:

Mint leaf

Comment:

Invigorating and peppermint-fresh yet sophisticated and complex.

About:

Adapted from Victor Bergeron's Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (1972 revised edition).

Nutrition:

There are approximately 143 calories in one serving of American Beauty (by Trader Vic).

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