{"product_id":"mandarine-napoleon","title":"Mandarine Napoléon","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSicilian Mandarins, Fine Cognac and Over 130 Years of Heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome liqueurs have a story that is every bit as distinctive as their flavour. Mandarine Napoléon is one of them: a celebrated Belgian creation dating back to 1892, inspired by the combination of mandarins and Cognac said to have been enjoyed by Napoleon Bonaparte himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original idea is attributed to Antoine-François de Fourcroy, Napoleon's physician, who experimented with macerating mandarins in alcohol before blending the resulting distillate with Cognac. Decades later, Belgian chemist Louis Schmidt rediscovered the recipe and brought the liqueur to market, creating a distinctive spirit that has remained a favourite among bartenders and liqueur enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Mandarine Napoléon are carefully selected Sicilian mandarins, whose fragrant peels are macerated to capture their essential citrus character. These are combined with fine Cognac and a carefully balanced selection of botanicals and spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, angelica and green and black tea. The result is a beautifully layered liqueur that brings together bright citrus freshness, rich spirit character and warming aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with natural mandarin zest, supported by woody spice and the richness of Cognac. On the palate, sweet mandarin takes centre stage, accompanied by cinnamon, nutmeg, marmalade and delicate hints of liquorice. Its smooth, full-bodied character finishes with a pleasing balance of sweetness and dryness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than just an orange liqueur, Mandarine Napoléon is a versatile bottle for the home bar. It can be enjoyed neat or over ice, but its real personality shines in cocktails, where its combination of citrus, Cognac and spice adds depth that ordinary orange liqueurs simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eWhy we love it:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMandarine Napoléon offers a wonderfully different take on citrus liqueurs, combining the fragrant sweetness of Sicilian mandarins with the richness of Cognac and a beautifully judged blend of spices. It has enough complexity to enjoy on its own, yet its versatility makes it a fantastic cocktail ingredient. A genuine classic that deserves more attention behind the home bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandarine Napoléon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55104692355418,"sku":"8710625700026","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1745\/4426\/files\/Mandarine_Napoleon.webp?v=1794350826","url":"https:\/\/vpmerchants.com\/products\/mandarine-napoleon","provider":"VP Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}