Bottle of mandarin liqueur, an ingredient used in citrus cocktails

Mandarin liqueur

Mandarine Napoléon

Mandarine liqueur is made from the juice of – what else? – mandarin oranges. Typically, recipes calling for this ingredient mean Mandarine Napoléon, a brandy-based liqueur with a rich, deep flavor. Occasionally, though, the recipe may intend for a liqueur with a lighter base and a brighter, sweeter flavor. We’ll note those exceptions and provide for the right substitutions for every recipe.

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Cocktails that use Mandarin liqueur

Martini Oaxaqueño cocktail featuring mezcal, Mandarine Napoleon, lime juice, olive brine, and fennel bitters
Martini Oaxaqueño
Mezcal, Mandarin liqueur, Olive...


Seymour by Alex Straus featuring Mandarine Napoleon, Fernet Branca, lemon juice, and ginger syrup.
Seymour
Mandarin liqueur, Fernet, Lemon...


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