Napoleon of Crime

Today, we dive into the world of Adam Worth, the infamous criminal mastermind known as the Napoleon of Crime. From his early years as a small-time thief to his exploits as a master con artist and thief, we'll explore the life and legend of one of the most intriguing figures in criminal history. Today, the story of a man who stole millions and eluded capture for decades.

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The Napoleon (Cocktail)

• 2 parts gin

• ½ part Grand Marnier

• ½ part vermouth rosso

1. Put all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake

2. Strain over fresh ice, enjoy like the little dictator you are

The Napoleon (Mocktail)

• 2 parts non-alcoholic gin

• ½ part orange juice

• ½ part grape juice

1.  Put all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake

2. Strain over fresh ice, enjoy like the little dictator you are

Nonalcoholic gin: https://www.amazon.com/Alternative-Award-Winning-Non-Alcoholic-Delicious-Cocktails/dp/B07VR1SL5W/ref=sxts_rp_s_a_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.eff26b9b-e255-411b-a40d-eccb21f93fe4%3Aamzn1.sym.eff26b9b-e255-411b-a40d-eccb21f93fe4&cv_ct_cx=non+alcoholic+gin&keywords=non+alcoholic+gin&pd_rd_i=B07VR1SL5W&pd_rd_r=902ebe8a-05af-4d75-adb7-c659b45c6f5f&pd_rd_w=QT9nJ&pd_rd_wg=hBkKR&pf_rd_p=eff26b9b-e255-411b-a40d-eccb21f93fe4&pf_rd_r=DY0F3CYTDG4XBW41P8RN&qid=1677560346&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e 

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Ingredients for next week (cocktail): gin, cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh pineapple

Ingredients for next week (mocktail): non-alcoholic gin, cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh pineapple

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Sources:

•  “Adam Worth: The Napoleon of Crime” - https://headstuff.org/culture/history/adam-worth-the-napoleon-of-crime/

• “Duchess of Devonshire” - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Georgiana,_Duchess_of_Devonshire,_by_Thomas_Gainsborough_-_South_Sketch_Gallery,_Chatsworth_House_-_Derbyshire,_England_-_DSC03274.jpg

• “The Adams Express Wagon” - https://www.adamsfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/adams_history.pdf

• “Sing Sing” - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sing-Sing

• “The theft of “Duchess of Devonshire” painting stirs interest” - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-theft-of-duchess-of-devonshire-stirs-interest

• “The Life and Crimes of ‘Old Mother’ Mandelbaum” - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-life-and-crimes-of-old-mother-mandelbaum-71693582/

• “William Allen Pinkerton” - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87413989/william-allan-pinkerton

• “The Napoleon of Crime” - https://www.amazon.com/Napoleon-Crime-Times-Worth-Master/dp/0385319932 

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