The American Beauty is a classic brandy-based cocktail that balances citrus brightness with herbal notes and grenadine sweetness. It's a sophisticated aperitif or digestif with balanced proportions and subtle complexity.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass and top with a little Port Wine.
cocktail shaker · jigger · coupe glass or cocktail glass · bar strainer
Use a decent-quality five-star or VS (Very Special) brandy. Avoid cooking brandy; opt for a sipping brandy like Cognac or Armagnac for better flavor balance.
Shake vigorously with ice to chill and properly combine the citrus, vermouth, and brandy, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Yes. Substitute with a dash of fresh mint syrup or omit entirely for a simpler brandy-citrus cocktail, though you'll lose the herbal finish.
Serve in a chilled coupe glass or cocktail glass for a classic presentation. A Nick & Nora glass also works well.
Yes. Grenadine provides the signature sweetness and color. Use quality pomegranate grenadine, not cheap corn syrup versions, for better flavor.
