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Opposite Action

Can double strain if you like, i always enjoy the ice chips. At home, i prefer to use lime bitters rather than the lime zest, but have adjusted for the

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Encuentro Transcultural

The proportions are those of a classic Negroni. The Bruto Americano, the US's version of a bitter Italian aperitif, does give this cocktail a nod to the

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Manda dream

I tried 3 cocktails, 2 others were really bad. I wanted to mix with vermouth dry since mandarine liquor is sweet.

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Turn Back Thyme

Combining the kumquats and thyme into combined syrup is ideal but not necessary

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Breakfast After Noon

Early thoughts for the Mandarin Napoleon liqueur cocktails took me down gin and almond routes with white chocolate hints. I got to a recipe I was fairly

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Blood Mandriver

Fresh blood orange Fresh turmeric root Fresh ginger root

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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.

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Easy Peeler

A fresh, bright, grassy, citrusy easy drinker.

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Orangette Gloss

Frais, sucré gras et long, les lèvres de retrouvent enrobés d'une fine pellicule de gras qui fait penser au stick a lèvre ou au gloss

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Rivoli

This recipe was inspired by the Battle of Rivoli won by the young Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy in 1797. The mandarin orange is a reminder of the Italian

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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)

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Victoire

The cocktail resembles a slightly sweet variation on the classic french Sidecar, albeit less cognac-forward, the brandy being partly replaced with the

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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,

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Orange Hours

You can take any Armagnac you like, I love a VS but if you want more wood I say go for it !

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Pogonip

A cocktail inspired by Pogonip Open Space Preserve, Santa Cruz, California. This vast expanse of bright meadows, ocean views, splashing streams, and shady

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A Little Snack

The blend of chocolate and mandarins is so delightful, adding the citrusy and tangy flavors of yuzu really balances the sweet honey and spice finish of

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