All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Napoléon's parrot

A twist on a jungle bird for the Mandarine Napoleon cocktail challenge.

Josephine

A delicate but strong-willed character. Mandarine Napoléon in a backless dress topped with a crown of roses. Rose water is rather intense so use with

Black angel

This cocktail can be enjoyed both before and after dinner. It is balanced and the coffee and mandarin combination is elegant. It is not too strong in alcohol

Peace Treaty

I'm using a 1:1 ratio syrup

Escape from Elba

The acidity of the lemon does wonders in this drink, it's even better if you use acid ajusted mandarin juice

Amber Reign

Based on the classic breakfast martini and my favourite cocktail the bamboo. but made in a more modern fashion and low abv. It's a moody and poetic cocktail

Smoke and Mandarin

A smoky, bittersweet citrus sour that brings together the warmth of Europe and the fire of Mexico.

Singapore sazarac

Based of both my favorite cocktail the sazarac and least favorite cocktail the Singapore sling, this drink brings my favorite parts of these drinks together.

Campo Formio

After Napoleon's victorious campaign in Italy, a peace treaty was signed named Campo Formio. In his honor, so this cocktail was created thanks to Napoleon's

Bitter Sweet

Visual: A vibrant red-orange hue, reminiscent of a sunset's glow. Nose: Fresh citrus aromas and gentle spices, with a hint of woodiness from the Cognac.

Corsican Sunrise

Corsica, the 'Isle of Beauty', takes great pride in its natural beauty and local produce. Beautiful aromas waft through the gardens across the Corsican

Josephine

Even better with a few drops of rose water

Imperatore d'oro

Imperatore d'oro is a cocktail inspired by the Napoleon Bonaparte. The name highlights its aperitivo style as well as the rich golden colour.

Mandarumba

If Diplomatico Blanco Reserva is not available, it can be substituted with Diplomatico Planas Rum. Saline solution should be dashed in, so 3 dashes Mandarin

El Último Caporal

I desperately watend to combine mezcal and Napoleon Mandarine in a Last Word variation. So here it is, slightly adjusted in favor of the mezcal and VERY

Jasmines madarine dream

The Jasmine Mandarine Dream is a cocktail born from a personal connection to nature and a deep appreciation for the delicate, captivating fragrance of