See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Oranje boven de Waal (Orange above the Waal)

Fresh citrus sweet with a hint of chocolate

Coucher de Soleil

Looking at this competition rules and the Historical Value of Mandarin Napoleon I wanted to create a Classic Cocktail which hopefully will stay as the

Aigre -Doux

Perfect for parring with an Gà xào chua ngọt (vietnamese sweet and sour fried chicken)

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

Victoire

The cocktail resembles a slightly sweet variation on the classic french Sidecar, albeit less cognac-forward, the brandy being partly replaced with the

Mandillion

This drink is a take on the Cotillion, using 100-proof bourbon whiskey and a Kraken rum to spice it up. Still, the Orange and Mandarine Napoleon are the

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

Sick Day

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

L'île flottante

The idea is to make the cocktail look similar to the French dessert « L'île flottante » by creating a white foam on top and a yellow color for

L'Empereur

A refreshing drink, you feel peach first and then mandarine is coming through to balance the sweetness. Easy to make, perfect for an afternoon by the pool.

Citrus and Peat

Whiskey Sours are quite common, however there's always been a complexity to a scotch sour that always gets me. The warming spice notes and citrus

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

Rivoli

This recipe was inspired by the Battle of Rivoli won by the young Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy in 1797. The mandarin orange is a reminder of the Italian

Pogonip

A cocktail inspired by Pogonip Open Space Preserve, Santa Cruz, California. This vast expanse of bright meadows, ocean views, splashing streams, and shady

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.

Opposite Action

Can double strain if you like, i always enjoy the ice chips. At home, i prefer to use lime bitters rather than the lime zest, but have adjusted for the