All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Thymós

-The dry red wine i used, instead of (Wine Red - Pinot Noir), was a Xinomavro. I used the Alpha Estate, Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro.

Napoleon's Races.

Here at The Little Pig Speakeasy we like to make our drinks stirred and spirit forward, so when the opportunity came up to enter the Mandarin Napoleon

Napoleonic fashion

Made for the Mandarine Napoleon competition 2025, Inspired by heated cognac and an old fashioned

Bonnaparte's Charm

With the Bonaparte's Charm, I set out to create a cocktail that honors Napoleon Bonaparte charm and his legacy, which is best known for revolutionary change.

Mandala

I used the Mandarine Napoleon and the reposado tequila as the base for this cocktail. The vermouth replaced the dryness of the gin nicely, the grapefruit

Mandarine Sip by Sipset

A layered aperitif where vibrant mandarin citrus fades into mellow berry warmth - like a golden hour unfolding slowly, sip by sip. The first sip presents

Ambralis

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

NanBan

Fruity,Salty,Citrusy.

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

Sherrabbiata

I fancied something spicy and started throwing some stuff in a glass and it really worked ! The sweet mandarine flavours play with the biscuitiness of

Slipper Spin

Cook hibiscus flower used for tea in simple syrup on a low simmer on 20 minutes, strain and chill for service, slice slit in flower before service

Josephine

Even better with a few drops of rose water

Fabi's Mule

Refreshing and easy to replicate cocktail going into the mule family.

Dusky Mandarin

This cocktail was inspired by the fleeting moments between day and night - that dusky, golden hour when the world slows down and flavors feel deeper.

The World Spirit

You can use an atomizer for the absinthe if you prefer. I made it both ways, and the difference was not noticeable.

Paving the Way

Bright orange notes on the nose. Refreshing taste of orange and lemon with a subtle bittiness from the Yuzushu. Tip: use a rice based Shochu for a clean