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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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Mighty Napoléon

I used some lightly spiced rum left over from Christmas and some clementine juice. It's a simple cocktail that can be made using whatever's at hand, adjusting

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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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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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Dusky Mandarin

This cocktail was inspired by the fleeting moments between day and night - that dusky, golden hour when the world slows down and flavors feel deeper.

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Snapped Up

I took inspiration from a ginger snap cookie and tried to make it into a drink. The botanicals within the mandarin napoleon eccentuate the ginger portion

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Imperial Gold

Pour all ingredients into a Cocktail-Shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds, fine strain in a chilled Nick and Nora. Finish by expressing the oils of

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Emperor's Whisper

The Emperor's Whisper is inspired by Napoleon's reputed love of mandarins and fine spirits. This drink brings together the bright mandarin notes of Mandarine

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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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Tropique Impérial

For consistency, please measure exactly 50grams of fresh kiwi (skin removed). No need to muddle it.

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Corsican Breakfast

Based on Mandarin Napoléon and the love for mandarin oranges. Incorporating classic elements of a breakfast martini with fresh zesty mandarin and orange

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The World Spirit

You can use an atomizer for the absinthe if you prefer. I made it both ways, and the difference was not noticeable.

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Sweet Clementina

Ive always been a great fan of boozy yet smooth cocktails so i did my best to combine sweet ingredients such as orgeat and lyche with overproof rum to

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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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Josephine

A delicate but strong-willed character. Mandarine Napoléon in a backless dress topped with a crown of roses. Rose water is rather intense so use with

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Marguerite Ancienne/Ancient Daisy

My starting point was to try and create a mellower, slightly softer, yet distinctly different variation on a Margarita using Mandarine Napoleon as the

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