See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Napoleon's Waterloo Mandarine Mojito

I am a bit of a history buff and I wanted to add a historical reference to Napoleon Bonaparte in my drink. What better way to do that, than to use Waterloo

Take Me To The River

As the warmer part of the year is setting in, this cocktail is a light refreshing sipper whilst enjoying a lounge day in the grass or as you get ready

Hot Blooded Mandarita

Using egg white instead of aquafaba might make it foamier, but this is a more vegan-friendly option. If the aquafaba has the right consistency, it can

Mandarina Sour

I used tinned mandarin juice from a tin of mandarin segments.

Citrus and Peat

Whiskey Sours are quite common, however there's always been a complexity to a scotch sour that always gets me. The warming spice notes and citrus of the

Kentucky iced tea

Fill a highball or jar with ice cubes Add bourbon, Mandarin Napoleon, lime juice and sugar syrup Stir briefly Top up with Ginger Ale

Parisian Dirty Blonde

A dessert cocktail enjoyed after a good meal.

Opposite Action

Can double strain if you like, i always enjoy the ice chips. At home, i prefer to use lime bitters rather than the lime zest, but have adjusted for the

Thyme Machine

This drink started life as a riff on a Classic Gimlet - created in March 2024 by Sam Burge of The Dark Horse bar in Bath.

Starry Mediterranean

A lot of time reading cooking recipes and running the test kitchen to get the right combination of flavours. It's not a flavour I have used before and

Joséphine

A delicately sweet blend of botanicals, fruit, and floral notes, it makes for a sophisticated tipple. A powerful mix in a small package.

Elba

I wanted to make a Negroni-style cocktail with Mandarine liqueur, with three equal parts of drinks. Gin was of course unmissable. I thought that the herbal

Halo

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

Iron Marshall

Iron Marshall is inspired by a Corpse Reviver #2, subbing out gin and triple sec for the wonderfully decadent Mandarine Napoleon, and a splash of yuzu

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

Victoire

The cocktail resembles a slightly sweet variation on the classic french Sidecar, albeit less cognac-forward, the brandy being partly replaced with the