See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

The Little Corporal

After researching the History of Napolean I enjoyed some of the more niche stories about the French General. Particularly the nickname (The Little Corporal)

Royale Morning

Mandarine Napoleon liqueur carries the cocktail with its unique citrus and botanical aroma and taste. Caramel, toffee, and espresso together generate a

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

GOLDEN AEROPLANE

Scrappy's Black Lemon bitters are preferred, but orange bitters could also be used.

Mandacream

I like the one I did yesterday (manda dream), but I found it's a shame to not see the color of the mandarine Napoleon, so I thought to do like a White

Royal Blossom

I chose to work with Pisco because it reminds me of French flagship products like cognac. It's also a spirit I like to work with in cocktails because

Jeju

Fresh, fruity, and herby, a nicely balanced citrus drink.

ISLAND REST

I chose to bring back the fashion of layered drinks, bornt in the islands.

Exile

It is well known that Napoleon would eat in less than twenty minutes, but he was well known for enjoying drinking. To elaborate this cocktail, I tried

Napoleon Nightcap

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

Duck Off

Strong flavours of mandarine and orange dominate, with subtle hints of cardamom and dark chocolate - finished with a light salty aftertaste.

Napoleon's Waterloo Mandarine Mojito

I am a bit of a history buff and I wanted to add a historical reference to Napoleon Bonaparte in my drink. What better way to do that, than to use Waterloo

Napoleons last word

Notes of orange, berries, oak and a subtle dryness

Huguenzo

Se cocktail peut plaire au homme comme au femme avec c'est note de mandarine, mangue, citron et se côté pétillant qui est agréable

Attaché

Rich, dry fruits coming the Napoleon, complimented by the spice and herbalness of the Rye, aromatic dry fruits from the Madeira, subtle spice and herbs

Marianne's Kiss

When done right, the first sip of the 'Marianne's Kiss' has a strong taste of Peychaud's Bitters, but as the cocktail gets swirled