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American Beauty

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 mins

The American Beauty is a brandy and red wine-based cocktail recipe that was created in the 1950s in Washington, DC. This variation was adapted from The Art of Vintage Cocktails by Stephanie Rosenbaum.

American Beauty Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
 ¾ oz Cognac
 ½ oz Ruby Port
 ¾ oz Dry Vermouth
 ¾ oz Orange Juice
  oz Homemade Grenadine (Click for Recipe)
 1 dash White Crème De Menthe
 2 Red Rose Petals
Method
1

Add brandy, vermouth, orange juice, grenadine, crème de menthe, and cubed ice to a shaker.

2

Shake for 10-20 seconds.

3

Strain into a cocktail glass.

4

Carefully float wine on top with a bar spoon.

5

Garnish with rose petals.