See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge
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.
The Mandarine Code
Of course citrussy but also spice from the Mandarin Napoleon and from the Japanese whiskey. The sesame syrup adds sweetness and a nutty taste.
The Bicorne
Experimenting at home on 17th March 2024
Mantling Mandarin
Riff of a mimosa
White mandarin
Looked at recipes of sweets that contained tangerine to find out what flavours went together, then had fun trying different cocktails till I found the
L'Imperatore
My grandmother loves Mandarine Napoléon, and she was just giving me an old bottle that she likes, juste one day or two before I learned about the challenge
Mezcalin facil
A wonderful trip in the Caribbeans
Sainte-Hélène Iced Tea
Discovered by trying to make a Pimm's Cup without Pimm's. The name is a reference to Saint-Helena, a British island between Brazil and Angola where Napoleon
Blood Mandriver
Fresh blood orange Fresh turmeric root Fresh ginger root
Le due Italie
Citrusy, floreal, fizzy and smooth
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,
Sunrise around the world
At first, I tried the combination of sake with mandarin liqueur, then added lemon juice and Italicus to create a drink enjoyable on a beach while watching
sweet cloud
the perfect mix of all ingredients to create a sweet cocktail, the mandarine liquor to add strength to the mix
Dreaming in a breeze
This cocktail is herbal, warm in flavor and fresh on the nose, boosy and slightly sweet. It's a bold yet citrucy drink that should be enjoyed very cold,
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.
Marengo
Mandarine, chocolate and subtle spices for an aromatic moment.
