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 Forbidden Kiss

Refreshing, citrus, spicy, sweet, smoky. The flavor reminiscents of autumn spices, vegetables and fruits, but provides freshness at the same time.

Mandarin Manhattan

Fill a shaker or mixing glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients Stir gently for 20 seconds and strain into a glass

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

Mandarine major

The copa glass is big. The volume of the drink and ice should at be at least above the middle line. It appears much better.

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 it's

Oranje boven de Waal (Orange above the Waal)

Fresh citrus sweet with a hint of chocolate

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.

Joséphine

A delicately sweet blend of botanicals, fruit, and floral notes, it makes for a sophisticated tipple. A powerful mix in a small package.

Sweet Joséphine

Created for the Mandarine Napoléon Cocktail Challenge. This cocktail reflects the love that Napoleon Bonaparte had for his "sweet and incomparable

Sage words

Fresh, botanical, rich

Time for a Nap ?

You can choose to lick or not the powder on the side

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.

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 around it becomes a

Inside Job

An improved Mandarin Sour. Embellished with the mandarin liqueur's base of French Cognac and the Italian Campari. These two countries come together to

St. Helena Spritz

This is my original creation. Napoleon did not likely have an option of a spritz like this while exiled, but he certainly would have enjoyed one.