American Beauty (by David Embury)

American Beauty (by David Embury)

Glass Coupe glassBase BrandyMethod Shaken

Ingredients

2 ozBrandy
1/2 ozDry vermouth
1/2 ozWhite Crème de menthe
1 barspoonClaret wine
1/2 ozOrange juice
1/2 ozGrenadine

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe glass.
  2. Add all ingredients except wine to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Double strain into the chilled glass.
  5. Float wine on top.
  6. Garnish with either a mint leaf or a rose petal.

Garnish

  • Mint leaf or Rose petal

Flavor profile

FruitySweetFloralHerbalElegantRomantic
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