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Too short to ride

The name 'Too short to ride' is a joke relating to Napoleon's regularly noted short stature, who Mandarine Napoleon is of course named after, the drinks

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Catalan Cobbler

Inspired by the beautiful Catalan Atlas, described as 'the zenith of medieval map-work'. Created in 1370's Majorca, it artistically and accurately depicted

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Aeroclub

Has a fruity note pretty pronounced with acid and fresh finish from the sherry oloroso. Mandarín Napoleón always present support by the oloroso orange

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Emperor's Scoop

The 'Emperor's Scoop' is a bright, playful riff on the classic Sgroppino that heroes the zesty elegance of Mandarine Napoléon. This sparkling sipper balances

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The VOC

The complex tones of the botanicals, cognac and whisky marry nicely with the addition of the bitters. The Glenfiddich 12 YO also adds to the moment with

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Corsican Sunrise

Corsica, the 'Isle of Beauty', takes great pride in its natural beauty and local produce. Beautiful aromas waft through the gardens across the Corsican

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March of the Standard

Flavor Journey • Nose: light smoke, bright orange oil, faint chocolate warmth • Sip start: spicy rye, dry and commanding • Mid-palate: rich orange

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Sun of Austerlitz

A radiant tribute to the greatness of Napoleon, this cocktail captures the brilliance of victory and the finesse of a well-balanced creation. At its heart

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Emperor's Brûlée

My inspiration for this cocktail was the tradicional French dessert, "Crème Brûlée". So I used cream as the base of the cocktail and a nice

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Imperatore d'oro

Imperatore d'oro is a cocktail inspired by the Napoleon Bonaparte. The name highlights its aperitivo style as well as the rich golden colour.

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Empereur des Français

Aroma: Notes of mandarin and chocolate with a hint of gentle woodiness. Taste: Soft and rounded, unfolding gradually - from a sweet and fruity opening

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Mandazander

After eating a chocolate orange and drinking a brandy Alexander at home in Edinburgh, I (Sean) decided to try make a cocktail combining these two flavours.

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Imperiale Fashioned

Originally, I use bourbon infused with coffee instead of adding cold brew, adjusting the intensity to my liking. To infuse bourbon: 1/3 glass roasted

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French Mandarin

Shake 5 cl Cognac 3 cl Lillet Blanc 3 cl Napoleon Mandarin Liqueur 1 cl Lemon juice 2 cl Mandarin juice Strain in Coupe

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mediterranean sundown

The mandarin will take centre stage, given length from the fizz & a subtle depth from the vermouth.

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Elysian Fields

Delicate herbal notes underpin this delicious three ingredient citrus sour.

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