All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Ambralis

This cocktail offers a harmonious balance of smoky mezcal, bright citrus, and bitter herbal depth. Napoleon Mandarine adds refined sweetness and aromatic

Velvet sunset

Velvet Sunset was inspired by evenings with my grandfather, who'd sit quietly on the porch peeling oranges while sipping bourbon as the sky turned gold.

Jardin Impérial

Frais et fruité, c'est un cocktail à la fois gourmand et rafraîchissant. La mangue et le matcha apporte une note exotique qui relève la mandarine.

Emperor's Scoop

The 'Emperor's Scoop' is a bright, playful riff on the classic Sgroppino that heroes the zesty elegance of Mandarine Napoléon. This sparkling sipper balances

Jasmines madarine dream

The Jasmine Mandarine Dream is a cocktail born from a personal connection to nature and a deep appreciation for the delicate, captivating fragrance of

The Elba Escape

The recipe tastes also really good when using 3 dashes of Bittermen's Elemakule Tiki bitters instead of Abbott's. Furthermore, it is also possible to

Mind'ya Business

Sitting on the sweeter side, with some herbal and grainie notes. Perfect for someone that likes a boozie and sweet beverage.

Never Gonna Lychee Go

Boozy, fruity and delicious.

Charlemagne

Named after the crown Napoleon placed on his own head, this cocktail blends classical depth with Mediterranean lightness. At its heart is Mandarine Napoléon,

Black angel

This cocktail can be enjoyed both before and after dinner. It is balanced and the coffee and mandarin combination is elegant. It is not too strong in alcohol

La Vedette

A single star anise floats upon the glowing golden-orange nectar known as La Vedette, a "marriage parfait" of fruity notes, warm spices and oak.

Le Jardin Impérial

This cocktail is a memory of greatness that never came to be. Bright as ambition, sweet as a promise, with a trace of bitterness - like everything left

Strawberry Letter #5

Someone came into my bar and asked for a summer cocktail to start off their evening. They were doing a pub crawl where they picked a random café and a

Fire Agate

I riffed on a bourbon Manhattan, wanting to add some sweeter elements, and then added to those layers with hickory smoke. The name comes from a whole series

mediterranean sundown

The mandarin will take centre stage, given length from the fizz & a subtle depth from the vermouth.

March of the Standard

Flavor Journey • Nose: light smoke, bright orange oil, faint chocolate warmth • Sip start: spicy rye, dry and commanding • Mid-palate: rich orange