All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Summer sunset

Multi layer sensation cocktail. Frutty from the Mandarine Napoleon, Fresh from Basil, Savory from Gin mare, Sour from Lemon, Sweet and sparkle from tonic.

Mind'ya Business

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

Mandarin Fog

Add all ingredients to a shaker, dry shake followed by a wet shake, then double strain into the glass. Express the orange peel and place on the rim of

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

Marguerite Ancienne/Ancient Daisy

My starting point was to try and create a mellower, slightly softer, yet distinctly different variation on a Margarita using Mandarine Napoleon as the

mediterranean sundown

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

Portokáli me Glikániso

My goal with this cocktail is to create an experience. I wanted to build a moment – not just a flavor. My father grew up near orange groves, and the

Napoléon's Whisper

Napoléon's Whisper blends elegance and intrigue. Subtle citrus from Mandarine Napoléon meets the quiet strength of Pisco. Yellow Chartreuse delivers

Catalan Cobbler

Inspired by the beautiful Catalan Atlas, described as 'the zenith of medieval map-work'. Created in 1370's Majorca, it artistically and accurately depicted

Monte d'Oro

The Mandarin Napoleon embodies the radiance of the South and the elegance of an imperial heritage. Black tea structures the mixture, like a spine of deep

Port L'Orange

The flavor of the cocktail can vary widely depending on the brands and amounts of the ingredients used. I consider this recipe more of a template for

Sweet Clementina

Ive always been a great fan of boozy yet smooth cocktails so i did my best to combine sweet ingredients such as orgeat and lyche with overproof rum to

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

Sicily Spritz

People often say that the Spritz cocktail is like an Italian sunset, and the sunrise in Sicily is equally fascinating, enjoying the citrus fruits of the

Palomandarina

Inspired by the famous Paloma cocktail born in Mexico and the creative spirit of the sommelier at La Capilla restaurant. Here is my own version, featuring

Hey Kiddo

if too sweet, you can exchange the Cointreau for a Dry Vemouth