All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Tropique Impérial

For consistency, please measure exactly 50grams of fresh kiwi (skin removed). No need to muddle it.

Sloe King-man

Fresh, Berries, citrus and with a kick! Fit for an emperor (Napoleon?), a king (King's ginger?) or a Queen (sloe berries).

Mighty Napoléon

I used some lightly spiced rum left over from Christmas and some clementine juice. It's a simple cocktail that can be made using whatever's at hand, adjusting

Charlemagne

Named after the crown Napoleon placed on his own head, this cocktail blends classical depth with Mediterranean lightness. At its heart is Mandarine Napoléon,

Marengo

Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake. Double strain into a double old fashioned glass on the rocks.

Thymós

-The dry red wine i used, instead of (Wine Red - Pinot Noir), was a Xinomavro. I used the Alpha Estate, Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro.

Slipper Spin

Cook hibiscus flower used for tea in simple syrup on a low simmer on 20 minutes, strain and chill for service, slice slit in flower before service

Napoleon Squeeze

tangerine, herbs, fresh

Impérial Sunset

L'alliance de l'amaretto qui est ma liqueur préférée et qui match très bien avec la mandarine Napoléon. L'ananas se marie bien avec l'amaretto et

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 balcony

Emperor's Brûlée

My inspiration for this cocktail was the tradicional French dessert, "Crème Brûlée". So I used cream as the base of the cocktail and a nice

Mandarin Cheesecake

Creamy, zesty, quietly indulgent

Golden Lowlands

Where the land meets the mist and the morning dew softens every edge, there is a silence that speaks louder than words. That is the taste of this moment.

Speakin' Mandarine in Mexico

Opt for a lighter, brighter style of baijiu if possible. Heavier, funkier styles will require a touch more agave and bitters than the recipe calls for.

Desideria

Named after Napoleon first fiancée, who later became queen of Sweden, the Desideria is like a Belgian twist on the classic French 75. Mandarine Napoléon

Mandarine Sip by Sipset

A layered aperitif where vibrant mandarin citrus fades into mellow berry warmth - like a golden hour unfolding slowly, sip by sip. The first sip presents