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GOLDEN AEROPLANE
Scrappy's Black Lemon bitters are preferred, but orange bitters could also be used.
Sick Day
Bright acid, warm spice, a smoky nose giving way to botanicals and herbs followed by a complex and lingering citrus.
Front and Centre
Wanted to play homage to everyone's first cocktail, a random mix of ingredients that shouldn't really go together. I also wanted to counter the
DEVILS SUNSET
Fruity, dark, mysterious. Even better if you flambé an orange peel in the drink if you are able. Use Mandarin Napoleon to flambé, it burns well, just
Mandarine major
The copa glass is big. The volume of the drink and ice should at be at least above the middle line. It appears much better.
Victoire
The cocktail resembles a slightly sweet variation on the classic french Sidecar, albeit less cognac-forward, the brandy being partly replaced with the
Supernova Cocktail
I was keen to try star anise in a cocktail recipe and decided to crush and grind one in a shaker to release maximum flavour and see how it would turn out.
Oranje boven de Waal (Orange above the Waal)
Fresh citrus sweet with a hint of chocolate
Sainte-Hélène Iced Tea
Discovered by trying to make a Pimm's Cup without Pimm's. The name is a reference to Saint-Helena, a British island between Brazil and Angola
Sage words
Fresh, botanical, rich
L'île flottante
The idea is to make the cocktail look similar to the French dessert « L'île flottante » by creating a white foam on top and a yellow color for
The Restless Emperor
I developed this recipe for the Madarine Napoleon competition; orange and coffee are veery complementary flavors. Honey adds some sweetness and depth.
Napoleon and Josephine
With rich cognac notes, rhum agricole bold taste and fruits sweetness this cocktail is not a classic tiki
Royal Blossom
I chose to work with Pisco because it reminds me of French flagship products like cognac. It's also a spirit I like to work with in cocktails because
Maggie's French Quarter Sour
Inspired by my fiancé and our first vacation together in New Orleans. This cocktail is fruity and complex, much like what you find in the French Quarter.
Sicilian Sapidity
The main flavors in this cocktail are orange, dark red fruit, mint, and chocolate.
