The American Beauty is a vintage brandy-forward cocktail that combines orange juice, grenadine, dry vermouth, and a hint of crème de menthe for a balanced, slightly sweet sipper.
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Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass and top with a little Port.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
Use a quality five-star brandy or similar aged brandy; the spirit forms the backbone of this drink, so avoid cheap brands.
Shake with ice to properly chill and combine the ingredients, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Yes; omit it for a less herbaceous drink, or substitute a small amount of mint syrup or simple syrup for sweetness.
A coupe glass, cocktail glass, or small wine glass works well for this drink.
It leans slightly sweet due to the grenadine and orange juice, balanced by the dry vermouth and brandy.
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