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"Too Pretty to be English"

Ideally use both " jams" with low sugar content. Waitrose do a fantastic preserve range I'd highly recommend! The name is from a Napoleon quote

The Tootsie Twist

I suggest half way through drink eating garnish. Then drink the rest of cocktail.

Jaded Mandarine

This recipe works well with other ryes as well. A higher proof spicy rye such as Castle and Key Restoration Rye compliments the Mandarine Napoleon nicely.

Disagreement

If you don't like spicy thing you can put instead a vegetarian chili (it taste like chili but has no heat) or you can just put vanilla syrup instead of

Sakito

Citrus

Exile on Elba

Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba. After doing my research on what ingredients grow on the island, I did some experiments with them and came with

Mulini Sunrise

Mandarine, citrus, cucumber and light notes of lavender for a refreshing time. Cucumber syrup can be replaced by cucumber liqueur. Named after Napoleon's

Jeju

Fresh, fruity, and herby, a nicely balanced citrus drink.

With Napoleon in Russia

I like Vodka and spicy Ginger Beer, I Love Cognac and cocktails that are easy to drink. A little combination off all my favorites.

Calme-Toi

Mandarine-forward, spiced, nutty, cream-based scotch night-sipper. Excellent with a bar of fruit & nut chocolate or a tea. Black walnut bitters would

Bonbon Breakfast

If you make this please try the spread afterwards it tastes so good! Thank you for your time.

Mandarinaldi

It needs to be stirred by the customer for a better harmony of flavors

Man in the Orange Hat

Forward honeyed bourbon and chartreuse notes with a citrusy undertone, and a pleasant, spreading aftertaste of mandarin. Wonderfully creamy from the foamer

Napoleon's Flip

Taking inspiration from the "flip" - an old drink with a complex and mysterious history, I combined it with Mandarin Napoleon to give a drink

Prescription

The herbal notes of the Chartreuse pair perfectly with pineapple. The lime juice helps balance the sweetness, and the combination of flavors adds up to

Halo

Longer infusion time for the saffron makes for a more complex cocktail. Up to 15 minutes is suggested if the time is available