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Joséphine
This cocktail, based on dry vermouth, is predominantly citrusy and floral. A hint of walnut is felt at the second sip. The finish is a very light and floral
The Tootsie Twist
I suggest half way through drink eating garnish. Then drink the rest of cocktail.
The Nitty-Gritty
The Quantity of Pastis dashes is key to provide the right taste of Anis while preserving the other ingredients.
Elba 1814
The recipe calls for 3 large basil leaves; use 4 or 5 if using smaller leaves.
Duque de Orleans
Notas dulces, amargas y oxidadas
The Last Ditch
The basic principle is to make Mandarine Napoléon as the central core flavour. Then, satellites like coco rum liquor and black cold tea come on the floor
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
Spicy Corsica
Add herbal notes (coumarine from the buffalo grass and parsely) to the mandarine flavor, as well as a twist of almond, and delivering a spicy finish.
Dear Josephine
Used Rabbit Hole Boxergrail for Rye. Named after Napoleon's sweetheart.
Napoleon Royale
Shake all ingredients over ice and strain onto fresh ice.
Thyme Machine
This drink started life as a riff on a Classic Gimlet - created in March 2024 by Sam Burge of The Dark Horse bar in Bath.
Mandroni
Based on negroni
Island Emperor
This tropical concoction takes its name from Napoleon's exile to the Isle of Elba. Given full sovereignty of the Island he was actually its ruler.
Le Gram
The cocktail's name itself is the combination of the first letters of the ingredients of the drink. L-stays for lemon E-stays for egg white G-stays
Mandonka
We started our journey through the wonderful world of cocktails during the pandemic. When we saw this competition, we realised it was an opportunity to
Attaché
Rich, dry fruits coming the Napoleon, complimented by the spice and herbalness of the Rye, aromatic dry fruits from the Madeira, subtle spice and herbs
