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Experimenting with Mandarine Napoleon.

Spice Sonata

With the first sip, the palate is greeted by vibrant mandarin and zesty lemon, awakening the senses. Next, the smooth warmth of aged cognac emerges, followed

Joséphine

Was Napoleon's last word Joséphine? Very possibly. This riff on a classic swaps in Mandarine Napoleon for Maraschino, and Yellow Chartreuse instead of

Neotropical

Mandarine Napoleon liqueur is a lovely and unique spirit that is very distinct from anything else on the market. Cachaca and mezcal play well together

Citrus and Peat

Whiskey Sours are quite common, however there's always been a complexity to a scotch sour that always gets me. The warming spice notes and citrus of the

L'Empereur

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.

Dear Josephine

Used Rabbit Hole Boxergrail for Rye. Named after Napoleon's sweetheart.

El Joven Mixteco

This libation is complex, in part, due to the interplay of tropical fruit flavors (lime, orange, hints of pineapple), green chili peppers, and mild touches

Emperor's Bourbony Bliss

The ginger liqueur is home-made with about 1/4 cup of freshly shaved ginger root, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, and 4 oz of aged white rum to make 400ml of

The Threepenny Opera

Mandarine and absinthe play contrast supported by cherry, botanicals and cognac in the backstage. I picked Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal as a second role

Duque de Orleans

Notas dulces, amargas y oxidadas

Mandarine Ginger Sour

This cocktail is in the standard sour genre, a citrusy and alcohol-forward aperitif. It is a boozy libation thanks to the healthy amount of rum that's

Huguenzo

Se cocktail peut plaire au homme comme au femme avec c'est note de mandarine, mangue, citron et se côté pétillant qui est agréable

Halo

Longer infusion time for the saffron makes for a more complex cocktail. Up to 15 minutes is suggested if the time is available

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

Marianne's Kiss

When done right, the first sip of the 'Marianne's Kiss' has a strong taste of Peychaud's Bitters, but as the cocktail gets swirled around it becomes a