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Monte d'Oro

The Mandarin Napoleon embodies the radiance of the South and the elegance of an imperial heritage. Black tea structures the mixture, like a spine of deep

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Tidewake

Overall concept of the cocktail menu:

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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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Sweetea

Zesty, Mandarine, Peach with a touch of lemon. Smooth and rich.

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Golden Lowlands

Where the land meets the mist and the morning dew softens every edge, there is a silence that speaks louder than words. That is the taste of this moment.

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Velvet sunset

Velvet Sunset was inspired by evenings with my grandfather, who'd sit quietly on the porch peeling oranges while sipping bourbon as the sky turned gold.

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Black angel

This cocktail can be enjoyed both before and after dinner. It is balanced and the coffee and mandarin combination is elegant. It is not too strong in alcohol

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Smoke and Mandarin

A smoky, bittersweet citrus sour that brings together the warmth of Europe and the fire of Mexico.

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Imperiale Fashioned

Originally, I use bourbon infused with coffee instead of adding cold brew, adjusting the intensity to my liking. To infuse bourbon: 1/3 glass roasted

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March of the Standard

Flavor Journey • Nose: light smoke, bright orange oil, faint chocolate warmth • Sip start: spicy rye, dry and commanding • Mid-palate: rich orange

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Too short to ride

The name 'Too short to ride' is a joke relating to Napoleon's regularly noted short stature, who Mandarine Napoleon is of course named after, the drinks

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Green Mandarine

A day in a nice restaurant i tried a dessert with Mandarine and Basil so i said why not to try that in a Cocktail, and work very well

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Joséphine

The Drink is inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife Joséphine de Beauharnais. She grew up on a platation on Martinique where sugarcane and cocoa

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Napoleonic fashion

Made for the Mandarine Napoleon competition 2025, Inspired by heated cognac and an old fashioned

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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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Singapore sazarac

Based of both my favorite cocktail the sazarac and least favorite cocktail the Singapore sling, this drink brings my favorite parts of these drinks together.

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