All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Moment's Notice

For the Napoleon Cocktail challenge. I set out to make a yummy drink that made good use of Napoleon.

Petite Imperial Game

In 1807, Napoleon marched into the Iberian Peninsula under the pretext of conquering Portugal, but his true aim was Spain. A small imperial trick, one

Imperial Gold

Pour all ingredients into a Cocktail-Shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds, fine strain in a chilled Nick and Nora. Finish by expressing the oils of

Mandaritthan

An aperitif-style cocktail that strikes an intriguing balance between the strength and character of the Mandarin Napoleon, the consistency of the Caperitif,

Canadian No. 1

A very pleasant small sour that is mandarin-forward, and very easy to drink

Velvet imperial Sour

Je me souviens d'un voyage d'enfance, quelque part entre mer et montagne, là où les mandariniers poussaient en terrasses brûlées de soleil.

Leon's Whisper

"A secret best kept in dim light and hushed tones." In the backroom of a Parisian speakeasy-where jazz wailed through cigarette smoke and empires

Bamboo No. 2

7 o'clock, with Mr Mertens was almost a ritual. He would come to the bar everyday, sit at the counter and ask for something easy, classy, and not

Mandarine Majesty

Add the cacao bitters to your own taste. It is hard to go too much with it so don't be gentle

Green Mandarine

A day in a nice restaurant i tried a dessert with Mandarine and Basil so i said why not to try that in a Cocktail, and work very well

Empereur de Papier

Mandarine forward, while being appropriately sweet, sour, and drinkable.

This Bitter Earth

Tasting Notes: A bittersweet, contemplative sip. Zesty mandarin dances with the earthy base of reposado tequila, while dry vermouth adds complexity. A

Mind'ya Business

Sitting on the sweeter side, with some herbal and grainie notes. Perfect for someone that likes a boozie and sweet beverage.

The Imperial Prescription

Inspired by the bittersweet saga of Napoleon's final days on the island of Saint Helena, this cocktail reimagines exile as paradise. Mandarine Napoléon-born

The Ritual

The Ritual You've just come home. Maybe you're still in your work clothes, maybe you already tossed off your shoes. Maybe you step onto your

Orange You Glad...

Using the classic 'Fog Cutter' as my inspiration, I use Mandarin Napoleon as it's rich Mandarin orange and cognac flavour pair beautifully