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Diwali

India !

Marianne's Kiss

When done right, the first sip of the 'Marianne's Kiss' has a strong taste of Peychaud's Bitters, but as the cocktail gets swirled around it becomes a

Company Accounts

A drink created to get me through preparing the company accounts...

L'Imperatore

My grandmother loves Mandarine Napoléon, and she was just giving me an old bottle that she likes, juste one day or two before I learned about the challenge

Mêl Napoléon

I used Ginger Mead for an extra depth, then garnished with a crystallised ginger cube for an extra kick. A dry gin is preferred; I used The Botanist.

Sunrise around the world

At first, I tried the combination of sake with mandarin liqueur, then added lemon juice and Italicus to create a drink enjoyable on a beach while watching

L'Empereur

A refreshing drink, you feel peach first and then mandarine is coming through to balance the sweetness. Easy to make, perfect for an afternoon by the pool.

Concordat

Herbal and cordial.

Halo

Longer infusion time for the saffron makes for a more complex cocktail. Up to 15 minutes is suggested if the time is available

Cosmopolite

This twist of a cosmopolitan is inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte, a well-traveled cosmopolite who despite enjoying the pleasures of other cultures, knew

sweet cloud

the perfect mix of all ingredients to create a sweet cocktail, the mandarine liquor to add strength to the mix

Easy Peeler

An exercise in highlighting the bright, distinctive flavours of Napoleon Mandarine. Napoleon occupies pride of place on the nose and in the first sip,

Ryn and Leon

Fresh, refreshing and tropical

Dreaming in a breeze

This cocktail is herbal, warm in flavor and fresh on the nose, boosy and slightly sweet. It's a bold yet citrucy drink that should be enjoyed very cold,

Mandonka

We started our journey through the wonderful world of cocktails during the pandemic. When we saw this competition, we realised it was an opportunity to

Mandarine Drop

We used Daisy Mandarines that are delightfully sweet and much larger than a tangerine.