See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Spirit Of St. Helena

A spirit made for an emperor, Mandarine Napoléon was created for Napoléon Bonaparte by Antoine-Francois de Fourcroy, the emperor's personal physician.

The Nitty-Gritty

The Quantity of Pastis dashes is key to provide the right taste of Anis while preserving the other ingredients.

Botanical Explosion

For an explosion of botanicals/herbal notes use a botanical gin such as Uncle Val's or The Bontanist.

Mandarine Mojito

Add Mandarine Napoleon, rum, mint, sugar and lime juice in a glass. Fill with crushed ice. Stir with bar spoon. Top up with soda. Stir briefly

Dutch Martini (by Ruggero Celentano)

This easy to make cocktail enhances the fresh and zesty flavour of Mandarine Napoléon for an all day drink with friends. It's suitable for experienced

Josephine's Joy

Named for Napoleon Bonaparts wife Josepine. to whom he once wrote .."Your letters are the joy of my days,"

Neotropical

Mandarine Napoleon liqueur is a lovely and unique spirit that is very distinct from anything else on the market. Cachaca and mezcal play well together

Royal Blossom

I chose to work with Pisco because it reminds me of French flagship products like cognac. It's also a spirit I like to work with in cocktails because it's

The Threepenny Opera

Mandarine and absinthe play contrast supported by cherry, botanicals and cognac in the backstage. I picked Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal as a second role

Oranje boven de Waal (Orange above the Waal)

Fresh citrus sweet with a hint of chocolate

Fifth Avenue

I use the cherry juice from Tillen Farms Bourbon Bada Bing Cherries, but didn't see that ingredient listed. Luxardo's is fine too, though.

I Don't Speak Mandarin

rich, fruity

Last Dance

A more robuat vodka such as Ketle One does the job but local is even better!

Cosmonaute

Embark on a cosmic journey with "The Cosmonaut," a cocktail crafted to defy gravity and transport your taste buds to the farthest reaches of

Sick Day

Bright acid, warm spice, a smoky nose giving way to botanicals and herbs followed by a complex and lingering citrus.

Chanel

Easy, fresh , classic, low ABV I've been named this cocktail Chanel because it symbolises elegance and wealth, in addiction to representing quality in