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Mêl Napoléon

I used Ginger Mead for an extra depth, then garnished with a crystallised ginger cube for an extra kick. A dry gin is preferred; I used The Botanist.

Conquest in Crimson: A Napoleon's Choice

Tip: can slice orange before blowtorching if helps with quicker making, also argave is to présence can be sweeter if the customers wants it to be?

Napoleon's Respite

Created for the Mandarine Napoléon Cocktail Challenge. During Napoleon's exile on Saint Helena, he developed a fondness for mandarins and would eat

Emperor's Demise

One of many theories on how Napoleon Bonaparte died was that in the course of treatments for a variety of symptoms he was said to consume large amounts

Mayan Sunset

A simple and harmonious cocktail that brings the smokiness of mezcal, sourness of citrus and softness of chamomile together.

St. Helena Spritz

This is my original creation. Napoleon did not likely have an option of a spritz like this while exiled, but he certainly would have enjoyed one.

Lemon pie

This is a "dessert shot/cocktail" going well with everything's based on citrus.

Empire's Downfall

1/2 fresh passion fruit should make for 1 tbsp fruit flesh and seeds.

Emperortini

Looking back to the history of French Revolution; Napoleon.

The Bicorne

Experimenting at home on 17th March 2024

Bon à part

First, take a salted almond and chew sufficiently to release the flavors. Second, take sip of the cocktail to mix with the almond flavors. Sip again to

Le due Italie

Citrusy, floreal, fizzy and smooth

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

Inside Job

An improved Mandarin Sour. Embellished with the mandarin liqueur's base of French Cognac and the Italian Campari. These two countries come together

Luna Naranja

I wanted a more complex, nuanced orange creamsicle-inspired drink, and between the roasty agave notes of the tequila and the citrusy spice of the Mandarine

Fog of War

As a history and cocktail buff I was inspired to make a cocktail that combined the flavours of those tumultuous Napoleonic times. Combining ingredients