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As a history and cocktail buff I was inspired to make a cocktail that combined the flavours of those tumultuous Napoleonic times. Combining ingredients
With rich cognac notes, rhum agricole bold taste and fruits sweetness this cocktail is not a classic tiki
I received a bottle of Mandarine Napoleon as a birthday present shortly after arriving home from a trip to Malta. We came back with a couple of mandarins
The unique and delightful aroma of this cocktail comes from the combination of Chinese Baijiu with Mandarine Napoleon. The addition of white cacao liqueur
Spicy, Smoky, Sweet, and Citrusy flavors all take turns in this well balanced summer cocktail.
A cocktail with sweet bitter for the beginner in bitter cocktail
I developed this recipe for the Madarine Napoleon competition; orange and coffee are veery complementary flavors. Honey adds some sweetness and depth.
Shake all ingredients over ice and strain onto fresh ice.
Herbal and cordial.
As a previous step, you can easily prepare a fat wash with bacon with the tequila to add more smoky flavors.
This cocktail is based off the weather you can experience in one day in the Midwest. Tropical summer fruits mixed with Autumn and Winter spices. Refreshing
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.
A lot of time reading cooking recipes and running the test kitchen to get the right combination of flavours. It's not a flavour I have used before
Dark spices combined with botanical gin
Serve in a frosted rocks glass if possible, with large, cubed ice.
Recipe contains 4 drops of almond extract
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