Serve in a Coupe glass
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) |
Recipe contains the following allergens:
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Both fresh and refreshing. A subtle hint of peppermint gives zing to this cognac-based cocktail.
When served in a tall glass with crushed ice this is called an American Beauty Punch.
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.
One serving of American Beauty (by David Embury) contains 249 calories
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