All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Mind'ya Business

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

Summer Delight

You can make your own pineapple puree by taking a pineapple, removing the leaves, skin, and core. Cut the fruit and blend it. Add a quarter of water and

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,

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.

Emperor's Scoop

The 'Emperor's Scoop' is a bright, playful riff on the classic Sgroppino that heroes the zesty elegance of Mandarine Napoléon. This sparkling

Coup de Mandarine

1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass. 2. Prepare garnish of chocolate bitters. 3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker. 4. FINE

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,

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

Sicily Spritz

People often say that the Spritz cocktail is like an Italian sunset, and the sunrise in Sicily is equally fascinating, enjoying the citrus fruits of the

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

Fire Agate

I riffed on a bourbon Manhattan, wanting to add some sweeter elements, and then added to those layers with hickory smoke. The name comes from a whole series

Breakfest at Napoleons

Of brioche, baking spices, citrus zest and cream

Alemandra

This cocktail is inspired by a moment of calm before a storm. Having arrived the town of Sa Calobra, Mallorca, armed with only my road bike, a climb of

Tidewake

Overall concept of the cocktail menu:

Emperor's Whisper

The Emperor's Whisper is inspired by Napoleon's reputed love of mandarins and fine spirits. This drink brings together the bright mandarin notes

Strawberry Letter #5

Someone came into my bar and asked for a summer cocktail to start off their evening. They were doing a pub crawl where they picked a random café and a