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Hell for heather

I wanted to create a stirred drink for the mandarin napoleon competition using Drambuie which has a flavour profile containing honey and heather.

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)

The Josephine

This drink is also good served up in a coupe.

Napoleon Royale

Shake all ingredients over ice and strain onto fresh ice.

Easy Peeler

An exercise in highlighting the bright, distinctive flavours of Napoleon Mandarine. Napoleon occupies pride of place on the nose and in the first sip,

Smoke over Waterloo

Used Johnny Walker Red Label (although any good blended whisky you have at hand will make it), Mandarine Napoleon, Lagavulin 16 years, Campari, and the

The Miraculous Mandarin

The Miraculous Mandarin derives its title from the early 20th piece by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. The cocktail, structured similarly to a classic

Napoleon's Delicate Hat

I used Mi Campo Blanco Tequila for a fruitier outcome. If possible. use a toasted coconut syrup, such as the Liber&Co Toasted Coconut or homemade.

GOLDEN AEROPLANE

Scrappy's Black Lemon bitters are preferred, but orange bitters could also be used.

Coucher de Soleil

Looking at this competition rules and the Historical Value of Mandarin Napoleon I wanted to create a Classic Cocktail which hopefully will stay as the

L'Empereur

A refreshing drink, you feel peach first and then mandarine is coming through to balance the sweetness. Easy to make, perfect for an afternoon by the pool.

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 where Napoleon

Saint Helena

Fresh herbaceous citrus acid

The NAP Sour

The BEST taste ever before to go to sleep..

Napoleon's Tonic

POUR ingredients into chilled glass and STIR for 20-30 seconds.

Royale Morning

Mandarine Napoleon liqueur carries the cocktail with its unique citrus and botanical aroma and taste. Caramel, toffee, and espresso together generate a