Garnish:
Float mint leaf or red rose petal
How to make:
SHAKE first 5 ingredients with CRUSHED ICE and fine strain into chilled glass. FLOAT red wine on surface of cocktail.
| 2 fl oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 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 | Grenadine/pomegranate syrup |
| 1/6 fl oz | Claret red wine |
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Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Strucchi Dry Vermouth – Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
- Claret red wine – Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Review:
Both fresh and refreshing. A subtle hint of peppermint gives zing to this cognac-based cocktail.
Variant:
When served in a tall glass with crushed ice this is called an American Beauty Punch.
History:
Adapted from a recipe in David A. Embury's 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.
AMERICAN BEAUTY
David A. Embury, 1948
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.
Nutrition:
One serving of American Beauty (by David Embury) contains 245 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 18.18% alc./vol. (36.36° proof)
- 22.7 grams of pure alcohol
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