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Phoenix Down

A reskinning of a Corpse Reviver No.2 - mezcal in place of gin, Byrrh instead of Lillet (Cocchi Americano), Mandarine Napoleon replaces triple sec, lime

5.5 Sour

Si vous n'aimez pas trop les cocktails sucré, n'hésitez pas à ajouter quelques dash de bitter à l'orange afin de contrebalancer le côté sucré avec

Mandarina Sour

I used tinned mandarin juice from a tin of mandarin segments.

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

Corsican Sour

This is my unique twist on the classic sour by incorporating the vibrant and citrusy flavour of Mandarin Napoleon

Mandarinicillin

Serve in a frosted rocks glass if possible, with large, cubed ice.

French Shakuhō

My personal notes about this cocktail will be to serve this hot cocktail at the end of a meal, during a cloudy afternoon or even before sleeping for its

The Soothsayer

For the best experience, ensure that the glass is hot, coffee is hot, and the sweet whipped cream is very cold. For my vanilla sweet cream, I combine 1

Mayan Sunset

A simple and harmonious cocktail that brings the smokiness of mezcal, sourness of citrus and softness of chamomile together.

Opposite Action

Can double strain if you like, i always enjoy the ice chips. At home, i prefer to use lime bitters rather than the lime zest, but have adjusted for the

Tamarind Tequila Tiki

Tamarindo Syrup 1 cup water I cup sugar, preferably panela 1 cup Tamarindo Cleans husks off the tamarind and cook in gently boiling water. Let stand

Hot Blooded Mandarita

Using egg white instead of aquafaba might make it foamier, but this is a more vegan-friendly option. If the aquafaba has the right consistency, it can

Joséphine

A delicately sweet blend of botanicals, fruit, and floral notes, it makes for a sophisticated tipple. A powerful mix in a small package.

Bonaparte's Aztec Triumph

I prefer the regal stirred method to introduce the essential oils from the mint and orange throughout the cocktails rather then a not only to be had from

Marie Lucie

The origin of this cocktail comes from my family Christmas dinners, when my grandmother (Marie Lucie) hid the imperial mandarin under the table to prevent

Empire's Downfall

1/2 fresh passion fruit should make for 1 tbsp fruit flesh and seeds.