Name: American Beauty (by David Embury)
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Cognac (brandy); 15 ml Dry vermouth; 15 ml White crème de menthe; 15 ml Orange juice; 15 ml Grenadine syrup; 5 ml Claret wine

Ingredients

2 fl oz

Cognac (brandy)

1/2 fl oz

Strucchi Dry Vermouth

1/2 fl oz

Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe

1/2 fl oz

Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

1/2 fl oz

Monin Grenadine Syrup

1/6 fl oz

Claret wine (Bordeaux red)

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select a COUPE GLASS.

Prepare garnish of mint leaf or red rose petal

Method

SHAKE first 5 ingredients with CRUSHED ICE.

FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

FLOAT red wine.

Garnish

Garnish with mint leaf or rose petal floated on surface.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of American Beauty (by David Embury) contains 249 calories

Alcohol content:

1.7 standard drinks
18.21% alc./vol. (36.41° proof)
24.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Dry vermouth, Claret wine (Bordeaux red) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

History

AMERICAN BEAUTY
1 part French Vermouth
1 part Grenadine
1 part White Creme de Menthe
1 part Orange Juice
4 parts Cognac
Shake well with crushed ice. Float 1 teaspoonful claret on top of each drink.
This drink is sometimes served in a tall glass filled with crushed ice and then called American Beauty Punch.

David A. Embury, 1948

Comments & Discussion

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ian roberts 2y

Complex and sweet with a lovely hint of mint

Chris Haley Premium Member 2y

An instant favorite as a flattering innaugural showcase for my homemade grenadine and creme de menthe. I was concerned because the latter was more subdued than commercial stuff but it shines here without being overwhelming.

C.A. Mat 3y

Flavors blend remarkably well, except for the mint, which is definitely the strongest. I do like it very much, although I would definitely say it's more on the sweet side than indicated, but it's very mint-forward. I made it again with half the crème de menthe and I think it's more balanced that way.

Katherine Gelat 3y

I changed this a bit: I used White Creme de Cacao, I used blood red orange juice, and I cut the grenadine in half. It was yummy!

Alexandre Perron 3y

Instantly..... WOW !!!

John Hinojos Premium Member 4y

Not at all what I was expecting. What a wonderful cocktail. There is a stronger flavour of mint, but everything else blends perfect. Refreshing and uplifting. It would be perfect for anytime - Bruch, afternoon, or after-dinner.