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Sick Day

Bright acid, warm spice, a smoky nose giving way to botanicals and herbs followed by a complex and lingering citrus.

Mandarine del Sol

The original recipe calls for runny honey (4:1)

Cosmonaute

Embark on a cosmic journey with "The Cosmonaut," a cocktail crafted to defy gravity and transport your taste buds to the farthest reaches of

Dear Josephine

Used Rabbit Hole Boxergrail for Rye. Named after Napoleon's sweetheart.

Inside Job

An improved Mandarin Sour. Embellished with the mandarin liqueur's base of French Cognac and the Italian Campari. These two countries come together to

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

Bon à part

First, take a salted almond and chew sufficiently to release the flavors. Second, take sip of the cocktail to mix with the almond flavors. Sip again to

Thyme Machine

This drink started life as a riff on a Classic Gimlet - created in March 2024 by Sam Burge of The Dark Horse bar in Bath.

Napoleon Xpress

A journey between citrus, strength but with a nice fruity roundness.

sweet cloud

the perfect mix of all ingredients to create a sweet cocktail, the mandarine liquor to add strength to the mix

Mandarinse and Repeat

Balanced based on Dale DeGroff's Grasshopper recipe.

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

Smoke over Waterloo

Used Johnny Walker Red Label (although any good blended whisky you have at hand will make it), Mandarine Napoleon, Lagavulin 16 years, Campari, and the

Elba Island Iced Tea

You might prefer to fill the glass with crushed ice instead of ice cubes and consider serving with straws.

Duque de Orleans

Notas dulces, amargas y oxidadas

Marianne's Kiss

When done right, the first sip of the 'Marianne's Kiss' has a strong taste of Peychaud's Bitters, but as the cocktail gets swirled around it becomes a