Train with Flag 012 - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinThey say beauty lies within the eye of the beholder. However the American Beauty cocktail demonstrates that sometimes beauty is defined by flavor instead.

American Beauty

1 ounce Brandy

1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/4 teaspoon White Crème de Menthe

1 ounce Orange Juice

1 teaspoon Grenadine

1/2 ounce Tawny Port

 Combine all ingredients except Tawny Port in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Carefully float Tawny Port on top.

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American Beauty
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