The American Beauty is a classic brandy-based cocktail that combines dry vermouth, fresh orange juice, grenadine, and a touch of white crème de menthe for a balanced, subtly sweet aperitif.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass and top with a little Port Wine.
Cocktails are best served immediately after preparation. Pre-batch the spirit and juice components separately and combine just before serving.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · coupe or cocktail glass · bar strainer
Yes, you can omit it or replace with a small splash of peppermint schnapps, though it will change the flavor profile slightly. The drink works without it but loses the minty finishing note.
Traditionally it's served in a coupe or cocktail glass without ice (up), chilled by shaking or stirring with ice and then straining.
Dry vermouth adds herbaceous, crisp notes that balance the sweetness of grenadine and orange juice. Sweet vermouth would make the drink too cloying.
Mix the spirits and juices a few hours ahead, but add grenadine just before serving to prevent color separation and flavor degradation.
