All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

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

Peace Treaty

I'm using a 1:1 ratio syrup

The Jaffa

For this cocktail I wanted to celebrate one of my favourite childhood treats, the Jaffa Cake, whilst also paying homage to my new home; Auckland, New Zealand.

Sweetea

Zesty, Mandarine, Peach with a touch of lemon. Smooth and rich.

Smokey Mandarine

Result ina a fresh slightly bitter and sweet Aperitivo style cocktail

Breakfest at Napoleons

Of brioche, baking spices, citrus zest and cream

Irish Mandarin

The Irish Potion adds smooth, velvety depth. The Belgian Napoleon brings a zesty, almost nostalgic citrus edge.

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 of

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 product

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 very

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

The VOC

The complex tones of the botanicals, cognac and whisky marry nicely with the addition of the bitters. The Glenfiddich 12 YO also adds to the moment with

Tidewake

Overall concept of the cocktail menu:

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

Zest La Vie

A zesty summer cocktail. One of my favourite flavours to drink during summer is grapefruit which mixes beautifully with mandarin. But sometimes life can

Elysian Fields

Delicate herbal notes underpin this delicious three ingredient citrus sour.