This is a rather odd cocktail, but nonetheless delicious. First of all, very little is know about it, other than it might have gotten its name from the American Beauty Rose, rather than the film. The idea of the American Beauty is to create a cocktail as good as it looks. This is a perfect drink for black tie and slinky gown affair. Fresh tasting with a subtle hint of peppermint that gives zing to this Cognac-based cocktail. There are several recipes and most of them use the same ingredients, but have different measurement. Experiment to suit your taste.