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Botanical Explosion

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

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Mêl Napoléon

I used Ginger Mead for an extra depth, then garnished with a crystallised ginger cube for an extra kick. A dry gin is preferred; I used The Botanist.

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Mandarinaldi

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

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Sun on Stad Strad

This recipe developed from our attempts at Mr Smiths Loft to update our new cocktail menu. We aimed to develop an easy-to-replicate cocktail featuring

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Napoleon at the Tropic

Best enjoyed as a Tiki for any time of the year. I do recommend having a black tea to go with it as the pairing of it is perfect for a long night. If you

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Fourcroy's Alchemy

I started with the idea of the classic combination of strawberry and mandarin orange. I added lime for some acid and balsamic to add a rich note but it

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Front and Centre

Wanted to play homage to everyone's first cocktail, a random mix of ingredients that shouldn't really go together. I also wanted to counter the richness

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Piquant Napoleon Margarita

Prefer to use 2 Habanero Chili slices instead of chili flakes

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Exotic 1

Twist of classic cocktail A 1 with napoleon mandarins liqueur with exotic flavors coming together with mandarins.

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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

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L'île flottante

The idea is to make the cocktail look similar to the French dessert « L'île flottante » by creating a white foam on top and a yellow color for the

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Napoleon's chemical revolution

tasting notes: Mineral, smoke, mandarin, zesty, hint of anise, vanilla, refreshing.

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Nouvelle-Orléans

The Nouvelle-Orléans is inspired by the Napoleonic history and mythos of what would become the spiritual home of the cocktail. Local legend holds that

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Rise and Fall

The hazelnut liqueur could be replaced by maraschino liqueur or amaretto if allergies so require

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Josephine's Joy

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

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Mandarina Sour

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

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