See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Three emperors

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

Over the Yardarm

Perfect way to unwind on a summer night at the end of a long hard week

Sick Day

Bright acid, warm spice, a smoky nose giving way to botanicals and herbs followed by a complex and lingering citrus.

Time for a Nap ?

You can choose to lick or not the powder on the side

L'Imperial Kir Breton

You'll have a refreshing cocktail, excellent for a summer evening with plenty of citrusy aroma, a bittersweet taste thanks to the liqueur and cider

Starry Mediterranean

A lot of time reading cooking recipes and running the test kitchen to get the right combination of flavours. It's not a flavour I have used before

Le Mariage

I used strot jagertee

Iron Marshall

Iron Marshall is inspired by a Corpse Reviver #2, subbing out gin and triple sec for the wonderfully decadent Mandarine Napoleon, and a splash of yuzu

Louisiana Purchase

A treaty featuring equal representation from France (Mandarine Napoleon), England (gin), and the United States (rye), together with a little sweetness

I Don't Speak Mandarin

rich, fruity

Citrus Symphony

With a relatively limited amount of alcohol, this fresh and zesty cocktail is ideal to enjoy on summer terraces throughout warm afternoons in spring and

Marie Lucie

The origin of this cocktail comes from my family Christmas dinners, when my grandmother (Marie Lucie) hid the imperial mandarin under the table to prevent

The Three M's

Spicy, Smoky, Sweet, and Citrusy flavors all take turns in this well balanced summer cocktail.

Piquant Napoleon Margarita

Prefer to use 2 Habanero Chili slices instead of chili flakes

Dressed Up & Forgotten

Any 100% agave mezcal will work in this, but I chose Bruxo 3 barril because of its discreet smokey notes. I don't want too much smoke to overpower

The Crucible

Refreshing, rich, bold, soft