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Le Mariage

I used strot jagertee

Phoenix Down

A reskinning of a Corpse Reviver No.2 - mezcal in place of gin, Byrrh instead of Lillet (Cocchi Americano), Mandarine Napoleon replaces triple sec, lime

"Too Pretty to be English"

Ideally use both " jams" with low sugar content. Waitrose do a fantastic preserve range I'd highly recommend! The name is from a Napoleon quote

Pink Napoleon

Very smooth and easily drinkable, balanced mix of fruity flavours.

Saint Helena

Fresh herbaceous citrus acid

The Emperor's New Fizz

I wanted to make mandarin the star of the show, using a citrus forward gin to compliment the liqueur. The addition of the vermouth and Sherry enabled me

Vienna in Ashes

The complexity between chocolate, fruit and the smoky flavour of the whisky is what makes this cocktail so exciting. The orange zest adds a fresh kick.

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

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

White mandarin

Looked at recipes of sweets that contained tangerine to find out what flavours went together, then had fun trying different cocktails till I found the

The Tootsie Twist

I suggest half way through drink eating garnish. Then drink the rest of cocktail.

Mandarin Rush

A riff on the 'Gold Rush', in this variation I dialled back the honey syrup considerably, to make space for the sweetness of the mandarin liqueur and orange

Spice Sonata

With the first sip, the palate is greeted by vibrant mandarin and zesty lemon, awakening the senses. Next, the smooth warmth of aged cognac emerges, followed

Mandarine at Midnight

The Mandarine Napoleon liqueur is a lovely spirit that compliments Irish whisky very well. I wished to creat an equal parts cocktail. The addition of the

Mandarine Ginger Sour

This cocktail is in the standard sour genre, a citrusy and alcohol-forward aperitif. It is a boozy libation thanks to the healthy amount of rum that's

St Helena Sunset

Upon picking up your glass you'll initially be met with a sharp citrus scent that you'll find pairs with a fresh bitterness provided by notes of italian-style