All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Escape from Elba

The acidity of the lemon does wonders in this drink, it's even better if you use acid ajusted mandarin juice

Bitter Sweet

Visual: A vibrant red-orange hue, reminiscent of a sunset's glow. Nose: Fresh citrus aromas and gentle spices, with a hint of woodiness from the Cognac.

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

AfterGlow

Afterglow opens with a bright harmony of orange and lime, led by the richness of Mandarine Napoleon. Don Julio Blanco brings a soft agave structure, while

Mandazander

After eating a chocolate orange and drinking a brandy Alexander at home in Edinburgh, I (Sean) decided to try make a cocktail combining these two flavours.

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.

Breakfest at Napoleons

Of brioche, baking spices, citrus zest and cream

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

Le Petit Caporal

For easier access, replace the verjuice with 22.5 ml of lemon juice.

Chispa del sur

Use fresh mango, it's actually a cocktail to make at home with fresh fruit in your house, super easy to make

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

Elba

The cocktail is well-balanced, with sweet notes of mandarin and vanilla that contrast with the more rugged, earthy notes of pomace, while maintaining a

Corsican Breakfast

Based on Mandarin Napoléon and the love for mandarin oranges. Incorporating classic elements of a breakfast martini with fresh zesty mandarin and orange

Too short to ride

The name 'Too short to ride' is a joke relating to Napoleon's regularly noted short stature, who Mandarine Napoleon is of course named after, the drinks

Coup de Mandarine

1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass. 2. Prepare garnish of chocolate bitters. 3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker. 4. FINE

Napoleon's Sidecar

Use a rock candy stick and a torch lighter to drip the sugar into the glass. Store in the freezer u til ready to serve. Preferably serve with a 'sidecar'