See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Napoleon Nightcap

Enjoy at night with a Snickerdoodle cookie or a Cigar. Or both.

Supernova Cocktail

I was keen to try star anise in a cocktail recipe and decided to crush and grind one in a shaker to release maximum flavour and see how it would turn out.

Last Dance

A more robuat vodka such as Ketle One does the job but local is even better!

Three emperors

This cocktail is using peach Schnapps in summer and pear schnapps in fall & winter

Spirit Of St. Helena

A spirit made for an emperor, Mandarine Napoléon was created for Napoléon Bonaparte by Antoine-Francois de Fourcroy, the emperor's personal physician.

Alhambra

I thought of this recipe as an ode to the Southern part of Europe, from the mandarines used in the Mandarine Napoleon liqueur, originating from the South

Mandarine Ginger Sour

This cocktail is in the standard sour genre, a citrusy and alcohol-forward aperitif. It is a boozy libation thanks to the healthy amount of rum that's

Halo

Longer infusion time for the saffron makes for a more complex cocktail. Up to 15 minutes is suggested if the time is available

"Too Pretty to be English"

Ideally use both " jams" with low sugar content. Waitrose do a fantastic preserve range I'd highly recommend! The name is from a Napoleon

Waterloops

After dinner/dessert cocktail

Joséphine

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 it with

Maggie's French Quarter Sour

Inspired by my fiancé and our first vacation together in New Orleans. This cocktail is fruity and complex, much like what you find in the French Quarter.

The Threepenny Opera

Mandarine and absinthe play contrast supported by cherry, botanicals and cognac in the backstage. I picked Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal as a second role

Duque de Orleans

Notas dulces, amargas y oxidadas

Sage words

Fresh, botanical, rich

Josephine

The cocktail is named after Josephine de Beauharnais, Napoleon's mistress and then wife, resembling her elegance and femininity.