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Nouvelle-Orléans

The Nouvelle-Orléans is inspired by the Napoleonic history and mythos of what would become the spiritual home of the cocktail. Local legend holds that

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.

The Luminary

Tastes like a bitter fruit salad: green grapes, grapefruit, banana, pineapple, bell pepper, lemon. Fruity and bitter, without any juice.

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.

Between the Seasons

This cocktail is based off the weather you can experience in one day in the Midwest. Tropical summer fruits mixed with Autumn and Winter spices. Refreshing

Bonbon Breakfast

If you make this please try the spread afterwards it tastes so good! Thank you for your time.

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

Emperor's Bourbony Bliss

The ginger liqueur is home-made with about 1/4 cup of freshly shaved ginger root, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, and 4 oz of aged white rum to make 400ml of

Hot Blooded Mandarita

Using egg white instead of aquafaba might make it foamier, but this is a more vegan-friendly option. If the aquafaba has the right consistency, it can

With Napoleon in Russia

I like Vodka and spicy Ginger Beer, I Love Cognac and cocktails that are easy to drink. A little combination off all my favorites.

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

Napoleon's chemical revolution

tasting notes: Mineral, smoke, mandarin, zesty, hint of anise, vanilla, refreshing.

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)

L'Amour des Trois Oranges

A vinous astonishment, juggling three oranges and doing tricks with pairings. Coriander matches orange peels whilst the gooseberry aspect typically found

Mandarine Mélange

Make sure to get the coupe glass in the freezer to chill before starting to mix. This cocktail really shines when served ice cold.

Fourcroy's Alchemy

I started with the idea of the classic combination of strawberry and mandarin orange. I added lime for some acid and balsamic to add a rich note but it