See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Phoenix Down

A reskinning of a Corpse Reviver No.2 - mezcal in place of gin, Byrrh instead of Lillet (Cocchi Americano), Mandarine Napoleon replaces triple sec, lime

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.

Oranje boven de Waal (Orange above the Waal)

Fresh citrus sweet with a hint of chocolate

Romántica

Fruity, tangy, perfumed

Mandacream

I like the one I did yesterday (manda dream), but I found it's a shame to not see the color of the mandarine Napoleon, so I thought to do like a White

Napoleon's Delicate Hat

I used Mi Campo Blanco Tequila for a fruitier outcome. If possible. use a toasted coconut syrup, such as the Liber&Co Toasted Coconut or homemade.

Mandarine major

The copa glass is big. The volume of the drink and ice should at be at least above the middle line. It appears much better.

Coucher de Soleil

Looking at this competition rules and the Historical Value of Mandarin Napoleon I wanted to create a Classic Cocktail which hopefully will stay as the

The Bells of St Clements

Remember that old nursery rhyme? Oranges and lemons are what this cocktail is all about. A lightly tart, citrus sipper.

Boney's Old Fashioned

Notes of orange, honey, and vanilla with hints of saffron, mint, clove, aniseed, chocolate and pine.

Passiflora

Fruity, Fresh, likely on the sour side.

Sainte-Hélène Iced Tea

Discovered by trying to make a Pimm's Cup without Pimm's. The name is a reference to Saint-Helena, a British island between Brazil and Angola where Napoleon

Ryn and Leon

Fresh, refreshing and tropical

Joséphine

Was Napoleon's last word Joséphine? Very possibly. This riff on a classic swaps in Mandarine Napoleon for Maraschino, and Yellow Chartreuse instead of

French Shakuhō

My personal notes about this cocktail will be to serve this hot cocktail at the end of a meal, during a cloudy afternoon or even before sleeping for its

The Forbidden Kiss

Refreshing, citrus, spicy, sweet, smoky. The flavor reminiscents of autumn spices, vegetables and fruits, but provides freshness at the same time.