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Breakfest at Napoleons

Of brioche, baking spices, citrus zest and cream

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Pico Picante

The use of Espolon Blanco works as a perfect base to the Pico Picante, providing that lovely clean and spiced agave flavour. When infused with jalapeño,

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La Vedette

A single star anise floats upon the glowing golden-orange nectar known as La Vedette, a "marriage parfait" of fruity notes, warm spices and oak.

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Bitter Sweet

Visual: A vibrant red-orange hue, reminiscent of a sunset's glow. Nose: Fresh citrus aromas and gentle spices, with a hint of woodiness from the Cognac.

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Napoleón Cocktail N°25

This cocktail is very fanny because has tasting notes how sweet for a oleo saccharum of the Mandarine o clementine, and citrus for tha lemon juice (freshly

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Elysian Fields

Delicate herbal notes underpin this delicious three ingredient citrus sour.

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Homunculus

The Homunculus was born in the depths of Berlin's Zyankali Bars dungeon area. Served in a coffee cup, a cinnamon smiley adorned the surface. This unusual

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Campo Formio

After Napoleon's victorious campaign in Italy, a peace treaty was signed named Campo Formio. In his honor, so this cocktail was created thanks to Napoleon's

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Sherrabbiata

I fancied something spicy and started throwing some stuff in a glass and it really worked ! The sweet mandarine flavours play with the biscuitiness of

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Paving the Way

Bright orange notes on the nose. Refreshing taste of orange and lemon with a subtle bittiness from the Yuzushu. Tip: use a rice based Shochu for a clean

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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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This Bitter Earth

Tasting Notes: A bittersweet, contemplative sip. Zesty mandarin dances with the earthy base of reposado tequila, while dry vermouth adds complexity. A

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Desideria

Named after Napoleon first fiancée, who later became queen of Sweden, the Desideria is like a Belgian twist on the classic French 75. Mandarine Napoléon

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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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Mandala

I used the Mandarine Napoleon and the reposado tequila as the base for this cocktail. The vermouth replaced the dryness of the gin nicely, the grapefruit

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AfterGlow

Afterglow opens with a bright harmony of orange and lime, led by the richness of Mandarine Napoleon. Don Julio Blanco brings a soft agave structure, while

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