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Joséphine

A delicate but strong-willed character. Mandarine Napoléon in a backless dress topped with a crown of roses. Rose water is rather intense so use it with

El Joven Mixteco

This libation is complex, in part, due to the interplay of tropical fruit flavors (lime, orange, hints of pineapple), green chili peppers, and mild touches

Exile on Elba

Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba. After doing my research on what ingredients grow on the island, I did some experiments with them and came with

Napoléonien

J'ai voulu créé un cocktail qui se boit en apéritif comme en digestif car la mandarine Napoléon peut se boire en apéritif comme en digestif

Dreaming in a breeze

This cocktail is herbal, warm in flavor and fresh on the nose, boosy and slightly sweet. It's a bold yet citrucy drink that should be enjoyed very

L'Imperatore

My grandmother loves Mandarine Napoléon, and she was just giving me an old bottle that she likes, juste one day or two before I learned about the challenge

Exile

It is well known that Napoleon would eat in less than twenty minutes, but he was well known for enjoying drinking. To elaborate this cocktail, I tried

The Nitty-Gritty

The Quantity of Pastis dashes is key to provide the right taste of Anis while preserving the other ingredients.

The Soothsayer

For the best experience, ensure that the glass is hot, coffee is hot, and the sweet whipped cream is very cold. For my vanilla sweet cream, I combine 1

Boney's Old Fashioned

Notes of orange, honey, and vanilla with hints of saffron, mint, clove, aniseed, chocolate and pine.

Taps and Reveille

The name refers to military bugle calls. The drink, by its sweetness, plays best as an after dinner drink or nightcap (Taps.) The espresso flavor contrasts

Napollini

Made for the Mandarine Napoléon cocktail challenge. I was inspired by the Pornstar Martini or more by one of it's variation : the Pornstar Bellini.

Inside Job

An improved Mandarin Sour. Embellished with the mandarin liqueur's base of French Cognac and the Italian Campari. These two countries come together

Jaded Mandarine

This recipe works well with other ryes as well. A higher proof spicy rye such as Castle and Key Restoration Rye compliments the Mandarine Napoleon nicely.

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

Mandalorian

Dark spices combined with botanical gin