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

American Beauty (by David Embury)
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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
2 oz	Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
¹⁄₂ oz	Strucchi Dry Vermouth
¹⁄₂ oz	Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe
¹⁄₂ oz	Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
¹⁄₂ oz	Monin Grenadine Syrup
¹⁄₆ oz	Claret wine (Bordeaux red)

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How to make:

Select a Coupe glass.
Prepare garnish of mint leaf or red rose petal
SHAKE first 5 ingredients with CRUSHED ICE.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
FLOAT red wine.
Garnish with mint leaf or rose petal floated on surface.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

Both fresh and refreshing. A subtle hint of peppermint gives zing to this cognac-based cocktail.

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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
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

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Nutrition:

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

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
18.18% alc./vol. (18.18° proof)
22.7 grams of pure alcohol

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ian roberts

20th January 2024 at 17:23

Complex and sweet with a lovely hint of mint

Chris Haley

18th January 2024 at 05:07

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

11th May 2023 at 01:09

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

22nd February 2023 at 00:10

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

30th October 2022 at 13:19

Instantly..... WOW !!!

John Hinojos

7th July 2022 at 23:48

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.

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