See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Mandroni

Based on negroni

Botanical Explosion

For an explosion of botanicals/herbal notes use a botanical gin such as Uncle Val's or The Bontanist.

Hell for heather

I wanted to create a stirred drink for the mandarin napoleon competition using Drambuie which has a flavour profile containing honey and heather.

Marengo

Mandarine, chocolate and subtle spices for an aromatic moment.

Mimosa Napoléon

This cocktail can be lengthened with more champagne according to personal taste.

Baby Napoleon

I received a bottle of Mandarine Napoleon as a birthday present shortly after arriving home from a trip to Malta. We came back with a couple of mandarins

Halo

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

Smoked Sunshine

As a spicy margarita fan, I wanted to experiment with my favourite flavours. After some failed experiments with jalapenos, and some nice sherry cobblers,

Mêl Napoléon

I used Ginger Mead for an extra depth, then garnished with a crystallised ginger cube for an extra kick. A dry gin is preferred; I used The Botanist.

Napoleons last word

Notes of orange, berries, oak and a subtle dryness

The Carrot King

J'ai utiliser des carottes arc en ciel pour leur aromatiques particulières

Ryn and Leon

Fresh, refreshing and tropical

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

Kentucky Mai Tai

The key is making your own orgeat from scratch. You want to have on the back end of your cocktail be the finish of sweet macadamia. the entry won't

Oranje boven de Waal (Orange above the Waal)

Fresh citrus sweet with a hint of chocolate

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