Mandarine Napoleon

  • Mandarine Napoleon Review

    This liqueur is steeped in history and intrigue, and at times, the two intersect.  We like that! 

    Let’s start with the history of Mandarine Napoleon.  It was allegedly developed by Napoleon’s doctor, Antoine-Francois de Fourcroy, who had the idea of steeping the exotic tangerine in liquor and then blend it with Cognac.  It’s hard to imagine now but citrus, like tangerines, were once very rare and highly exotic with many people never even able to … Read more

  • Mile High Mai Tai


    Sticking with a Tropical Theme, this week’s drink is Ron Zacapa Ambassador, Robert Gonzales’ take on the classic Mai Tai.


    Ingredients:
    1 ½ oz Ron Zacapa 23
    1 oz fresh lime juice
    ¾ oz Mandarine Napoléon
    ¾ oz Velvet Falernum
    ½ oz Orgeat
    ¼ oz All Spice Dram
    3 Chunks of fresh roasted pineapple, muddled

    Directions:
    Cut Pineapple in to chunks and roast for 10 – 15 min on 350F. Let cool. Place pineapple chunks … Read more