American Beauty (by Trader Vic)
3.6 9 ratings
Ingredients
1 oz Cognac (brandy)
1 oz Dry vermouth
1/4 oz White crème de menthe
1 oz Orange juice
1/2 oz Grenadine syrup
1/2 oz Tawny port
How to make
Serve in a martini glass
- 1 SHAKE first five ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass
- 2 Use the back of a soup spoon to FLOAT port over drink.
12.7% alc./vol. · 1.2 standard drinks · 206 calories
History
Refreshing and minty, yet it remains sophisticated and complex.
This recipe is taken from the 1972 revised edition of Victor Bergeron's Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide.
Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic