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Island Emperor

This tropical concoction takes its name from Napoleon's exile to the Isle of Elba. Given full sovereignty of the Island he was actually its ruler. I imagine

Napoleon Sazerac

A herbal orange variation on the classic New Orleans cocktail.

Botanical Explosion

For an explosion of botanicals/herbal notes use a botanical gin such as Uncle Val's or The Bontanist.

Attaché

Rich, dry fruits coming the Napoleon, complimented by the spice and herbalness of the Rye, aromatic dry fruits from the Madeira, subtle spice and herbs

Mandarine Duckling

Seasonal pisco sour with aromatic notes of citrus, vanilla and spice

Chakra Mandarine

Originally from Normandy, bartender for 2 years. I had the chance to be trained in a Caen bar school and to work in several establishments (cocktail bar,

Romántica

Fruity, tangy, perfumed

Napoleon Blood

It' like a fizz but I replace gin with rhum.

Waterloo Sour

It is better to use 10 ml of rich cinnamon syrup and only use grated powder for the decoration. However, to make the recipe easier to recreate, 1-2 pinches

The Josephine

This drink is also good served up in a coupe.

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

Pink Napoleon

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

The Tootsie Twist

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

Paradijs

This recipe can work with any bold VSOP Armagnac.

Victoire

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

Southern Blossom

If you are using a darker, longer aged Cognac drop the amount to 3/4 oz. If your Cognac is lighter stick to the 1 oz measurement. Also if you have a tea