All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Velvet sunset

Velvet Sunset was inspired by evenings with my grandfather, who'd sit quietly on the porch peeling oranges while sipping bourbon as the sky turned gold.

Ashes & Gold

This drink was born from a desire to explore contrast - sweetness and salt, smoke and citrus, brightness and shadow. It's not loud or flashy, but instead

Tidewake

Overall concept of the cocktail menu:

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

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,

Sweetea

Zesty, Mandarine, Peach with a touch of lemon. Smooth and rich.

Leon's Whisper

"A secret best kept in dim light and hushed tones." In the backroom of a Parisian speakeasy-where jazz wailed through cigarette smoke and empires

Josephine

Even better with a few drops of rose water

L'empereur

It was one of my first création in my bar, i had to do a cocktail with Napoléon mandarine and i made this.

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

Escape from Elba

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

Zest La Vie

A zesty summer cocktail. One of my favourite flavours to drink during summer is grapefruit which mixes beautifully with mandarin. But sometimes life can

Napoleon Beauty

I recommend using DGF passionfruit puree and as for a glass it should be ONIS (Libbey) BESPOKE NICK&NORA, 155ml My cocktail tastes fresh with fruity

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

Berezina_ N Memory Perfum

You can decide if you want a cocktail bitter or sweeter, choice is yours.

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.