All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge
Josephine
A delicate but strong-willed character. Mandarine Napoléon in a backless dress topped with a crown of roses. Rose water is rather intense so use with
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
Empereur de Papier
Mandarine forward, while being appropriately sweet, sour, and drinkable.
Tidewake
Overall concept of the cocktail menu:
Mandarijntje voor de dorst
Eind November wanneer Sinterklaas weer de ronde gaat... is er een heel attent klein jongetje die iets lekker warms voor Sinterklaas wil achterlaten bij
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
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
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
Napoléon's Heart
Hazelnut undertone with punchy orange kick
NanBan
Fruity,Salty,Citrusy.
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
Josephine
Even better with a few drops of rose water
Snapped Up
I took inspiration from a ginger snap cookie and tried to make it into a drink. The botanicals within the mandarin napoleon eccentuate the ginger portion
French Mandarin
Shake 5 cl Cognac 3 cl Lillet Blanc 3 cl Napoleon Mandarin Liqueur 1 cl Lemon juice 2 cl Mandarin juice Strain in Coupe
Imperial Gold
Pour all ingredients into a Cocktail-Shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds, fine strain in a chilled Nick and Nora. Finish by expressing the oils of
Mia Mandarina
Non-Alcoholic Version Mocktail Edition An elegant mocktail variation of Mia Mandarin replaces the Mandarine Napoléon with 60 ml of fresh orange juice,
