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Romántica

Fruity, tangy, perfumed

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.

Mandarin Rush

A riff on the 'Gold Rush', in this variation I dialled back the honey syrup considerably, to make space for the sweetness of the mandarin liqueur and orange

Between the Seasons

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

Maggie's French Quarter Sour

Inspired by my fiancé and our first vacation together in New Orleans. This cocktail is fruity and complex, much like what you find in the French Quarter.

DEVILS SUNSET

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

Seven Seas Cruise

Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur is a cognac based liqueur made with Sicilian mandarins and botanicals. It has the complex, rich, and full-bodied essence. As

Dutch Martini (by Ruggero Celentano)

This easy to make cocktail enhances the fresh and zesty flavour of Mandarine Napoléon for an all day drink with friends. It's suitable for experienced

Josephine's Joy

Named for Napoleon Bonaparts wife Josepine. to whom he once wrote .."Your letters are the joy of my days,"

Mon Verger

More appreciated in front of a sunset on a terrace in the French Champagne

Bref, southfresh !

Fresh, delicate and acidulous

Pogonip

A cocktail inspired by Pogonip Open Space Preserve, Santa Cruz, California. This vast expanse of bright meadows, ocean views, splashing streams, and shady

French Philosopher

This drink is best served up to enjoy all the subtle flavors that are playing well together, which you would lose if it was diluted by ice. Also, the

Boney's Old Fashioned

Notes of orange, honey, and vanilla with hints of saffron, mint, clove, aniseed, chocolate and pine.

Botanical Explosion

For an explosion of botanicals/herbal notes use a botanical gin such as Uncle Val's or The Bontanist.

Napoleons last word

Notes of orange, berries, oak and a subtle dryness