A spirit made for an emperor, Mandarine Napoléon was created for Napoléon Bonaparte by Antoine-Francois de Fourcroy, the emperor's personal physician.
Make sure to get the coupe glass in the freezer to chill before starting to mix. This cocktail really shines when served ice cold.
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
This is my unique twist on the classic sour by incorporating the vibrant and citrusy flavour of Mandarin Napoleon
An exercise in highlighting the bright, distinctive flavours of Napoleon Mandarine. Napoleon occupies pride of place on the nose and in the first sip,
A herbal orange variation on the classic New Orleans cocktail.
Fresh, refreshing and tropical
Ideally use both " jams" with low sugar content. Waitrose do a fantastic preserve range I'd highly recommend! The name is from a Napoleon
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
A dessert cocktail enjoyed after a good meal.
Looking at this competition rules and the Historical Value of Mandarin Napoleon I wanted to create a Classic Cocktail which hopefully will stay as the
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
A refreshing drink, you feel peach first and then mandarine is coming through to balance the sweetness. Easy to make, perfect for an afternoon by the pool.
More appreciated in front of a sunset on a terrace in the French Champagne
A variation on the classic Napoleon cocktail using citrus-forward dry gin with herbal orange notes from Mandarine Napoleon.
POUR ingredients into chilled glass and STIR for 20-30 seconds.
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