See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Nouvelle-Orléans

The Nouvelle-Orléans is inspired by the Napoleonic history and mythos of what would become the spiritual home of the cocktail. Local legend holds that

Marengo

Mandarine, chocolate and subtle spices for an aromatic moment.

St Helena Sunset

Upon picking up your glass you'll initially be met with a sharp citrus scent that you'll find pairs with a fresh bitterness provided by notes

Mandarine Mélange

Make sure to get the coupe glass in the freezer to chill before starting to mix. This cocktail really shines when served ice cold.

Napoleons last word

Notes of orange, berries, oak and a subtle dryness

Prescription

The herbal notes of the Chartreuse pair perfectly with pineapple. The lime juice helps balance the sweetness, and the combination of flavors adds up to

Chanel

Easy, fresh , classic, low ABV I've been named this cocktail Chanel because it symbolises elegance and wealth, in addiction to representing quality

Sage words

Fresh, botanical, rich

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.

Thyme Machine

This drink started life as a riff on a Classic Gimlet - created in March 2024 by Sam Burge of The Dark Horse bar in Bath.

No. 2 Sweet

This cocktail is meant to be enjoyed in good comapny and laughter in high spirits. Cheers!

Rise and Fall

The hazelnut liqueur could be replaced by maraschino liqueur or amaretto if allergies so require

The Three M's

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

Napoleon's Napoleon

A variation on the classic Napoleon cocktail using citrus-forward dry gin with herbal orange notes from Mandarine Napoleon.

The Last Ditch

The basic principle is to make Mandarine Napoléon as the central core flavour. Then, satellites like coco rum liquor and black cold tea come on the floor

Mandonka

We started our journey through the wonderful world of cocktails during the pandemic. When we saw this competition, we realised it was an opportunity to