All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Bonaparte's Buggy

Mandarine Napoleon is one of the world's most interesting orange liqueurs. Sourcing only the finest ingredients from Sicily to Sri Lanka, the final

Velvet sunset

Velvet Sunset was inspired by evenings with my grandfather, who'd sit quietly on the porch peeling oranges while sipping bourbon as the sky turned

Dusky Mandarin

This cocktail was inspired by the fleeting moments between day and night - that dusky, golden hour when the world slows down and flavors feel deeper.

Canadian No. 1

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

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

Napoleon on the Nile

A tribute to Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, 1798-1801. Among the regiments, Napoleon also brought a large team of scientists and academics with him.

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

Portokáli me Glikániso

My goal with this cocktail is to create an experience. I wanted to build a moment – not just a flavor. My father grew up near orange groves, and the

Napoleon's Races.

Here at The Little Pig Speakeasy we like to make our drinks stirred and spirit forward, so when the opportunity came up to enter the Mandarin Napoleon

Pamela Popo

A delicate pink hue with aromas of fresh strawberry and zesty citrus. The Mandarine Napoléon adds a rich, smooth layer of mandarin and spiced sweetness,

mediterranean sundown

The mandarin will take centre stage, given length from the fizz & a subtle depth from the vermouth.

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

L'Élixir du Savoir

L'Élixir de Savoir is a cocktail that bridges two worlds-tropical vibrance and French sophistication-living up to its name, which means "Elixir

Aeroclub

Has a fruity note pretty pronounced with acid and fresh finish from the sherry oloroso. Mandarín Napoleón always present support by the oloroso orange

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

Pico Picante

The use of Espolon Blanco works as a perfect base to the Pico Picante, providing that lovely clean and spiced agave flavour. When infused with jalapeño,