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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Nitty-Gritty

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

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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

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Boney's Old Fashioned

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Mandalorian

Dark spices combined with botanical gin

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