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Fine Time
Quite dry, sophisticated, named after a New Order song and loosely based on the classic Dulchin cocktail
Mandarine Duckling
Seasonal pisco sour with aromatic notes of citrus, vanilla and spice
The Little Corporal
After researching the History of Napolean I enjoyed some of the more niche stories about the French General. Particularly the nickname (The Little Corporal)
ISLAND REST
I chose to bring back the fashion of layered drinks, bornt in the islands.
Bref, southfresh !
Fresh, delicate and acidulous
Manda dream
I tried 3 cocktails, 2 others were really bad. I wanted to mix with vermouth dry since mandarine liquor is sweet.
Archangel's Wi ngs
Muddle grapes and mint in a shaker tin. Add Napoleon, Campari, and smoky mezcal. Shake. Double strain to an ice filled glass. Flame an orange peel.
Orange Vinyl
I started with Mezcal and Tequila as a base since those are my two hard liquors of choice. Then of course, the obligatory addition of freshly squeezed
Mandalorian
Dark spices combined with botanical gin
sweet cloud
the perfect mix of all ingredients to create a sweet cocktail, the mandarine liquor to add strength to the mix
La Petite Caporal
Fruity, Creamy, Mango, Tropical, Sweet, Refreshing
Blood Mandriver
Fresh blood orange Fresh turmeric root Fresh ginger root
The Threepenny Opera
Mandarine and absinthe play contrast supported by cherry, botanicals and cognac in the backstage. I picked Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal as a second role
French Philosopher
This drink is best served up to enjoy all the subtle flavors that are playing well together, which you would lose if it was diluted by ice. Also, the
Elba
I wanted to make a Negroni-style cocktail with Mandarine liqueur, with three equal parts of drinks. Gin was of course unmissable. I thought that the herbal
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
