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American Beauty , Blue Duck Tavern , Washington, D
© Tina Rupp

American Beauty

Contributed by Cocktails 2007
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Blue Duck Tavern • Washington, DC

This classic cocktail was likely named after Washington, DC's official flower, the American Beauty Rose, because of the drink's blush color.

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  1. 1 ounce fresh orange juice
  2. 1/2 ounce grenadine
  3. 1/4 ounce tawny port
  4. 1 mint sprig
  5. 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
  6. Ice
  7. 1 1/2 ounces Cognac
  8. 1/4 ounce crème de menthe
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the port and mint. Shake well; strain into a chilled martini glass. Stir in the port. Garnish with the mint.