Ingredients

  • ¾ ozcognac
  • ¾ ozdry vermouth
  • ¾ ozorange juice
  • ¼ ozgrenadine
  • 1 barspoonwhite creme de menthe
  • ½ ozruby port(float)
  • 🍋Rose petal(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainerbar spoon

Instructions

  1. Add brandy, vermouth, orange juice, grenadine, and crème de menthe to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well until chilled.
  3. Strain into a Collins glass.
  4. Float ruby port on top by pouring slowly over the back of a bar spoon.
  5. Garnish with a rose petal if available.

📜 History

First published in Lucius Beebe's 1946 Stork Club Bar Book, the American Beauty was recommended as a noon restorative. Named after the famous long-stemmed roses carried by beauty pageant winners, this cocktail features a distinctive port float that creates a beautiful layered presentation.

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