Easy recipe for Napoleon favorite Eau de Cologne

The Original Eau de Cologne was used only as a perfume, and Napoleon was a particular enthusiast. He is said to have used more than 50 bottles a month! This special cologne was also believed to ward off the bubonic plague

Essential eau de cologne

2/3 cup vodka
60 drops orange essential oil
30 drops bergamot essential oil
30 drops lemon essential oil
6 drops neroli essential oil
6 drops rosemary essential oil
3 tablespoons distilled or boiled water

You will need a sterilized 8-ounce glass bottle with a tight-fitting stopper, a bowl, and a paper coffee filter.

Pour the vodka and essential oils into the bottle. Let stand for 1 week, shaking daily. Add water, shake, and leave 4 to 6 weeks. Strain through the filter into the bowl, then pour into the bottle. Keep in a cool, dark place.

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