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Sunset Serenade
As a previous step, you can easily prepare a fat wash with bacon with the tequila to add more smoky flavors.
Napoleon at the Tropic
Best enjoyed as a Tiki for any time of the year. I do recommend having a black tea to go with it as the pairing of it is perfect for a long night. If you
Mandarine Mojito
Add Mandarine Napoleon, rum, mint, sugar and lime juice in a glass. Fill with crushed ice. Stir with bar spoon. Top up with soda. Stir briefly
Prescription
The herbal notes of the Chartreuse pair perfectly with pineapple. The lime juice helps balance the sweetness, and the combination of flavors adds up to
Josephine's Joy
Named for Napoleon Bonaparts wife Josepine. to whom he once wrote .."Your letters are the joy of my days,"
The Josephine
This drink is also good served up in a coupe.
Phoenix Down
A reskinning of a Corpse Reviver No.2 - mezcal in place of gin, Byrrh instead of Lillet (Cocchi Americano), Mandarine Napoleon replaces triple sec, lime
The Nitty-Gritty
The Quantity of Pastis dashes is key to provide the right taste of Anis while preserving the other ingredients.
Halo
Longer infusion time for the saffron makes for a more complex cocktail. Up to 15 minutes is suggested if the time is available
Napoleons Legacy
This special drink was a homage to the legendary ruler and his legacy in the world of cocktails. The story I imagen goes that Napoleon once discovered
Manda dream
I tried 3 cocktails, 2 others were really bad. I wanted to mix with vermouth dry since mandarine liquor is sweet.
The Little Corporal
After researching the History of Napolean I enjoyed some of the more niche stories about the French General. Particularly the nickname (The Little Corporal)
"Too Pretty to be English"
Ideally use both " jams" with low sugar content. Waitrose do a fantastic preserve range I'd highly recommend! The name is from a Napoleon quote
GOLDEN AEROPLANE
Scrappy's Black Lemon bitters are preferred, but orange bitters could also be used.
Citrus and Peat
Whiskey Sours are quite common, however there's always been a complexity to a scotch sour that always gets me. The warming spice notes and citrus of the
Mandopoleon
Grapes & Character with a hint booze. Easy to sip.
