See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Pogonip

A cocktail inspired by Pogonip Open Space Preserve, Santa Cruz, California. This vast expanse of bright meadows, ocean views, splashing streams, and shady

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,

Between the Seasons

This cocktail is based off the weather you can experience in one day in the Midwest. Tropical summer fruits mixed with Autumn and Winter spices. Refreshing

The Emperor's New Fizz

I wanted to make mandarin the star of the show, using a citrus forward gin to compliment the liqueur. The addition of the vermouth and Sherry enabled me

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

The Nitty-Gritty

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

Napoléonien

J'ai voulu créé un cocktail qui se boit en apéritif comme en digestif car la mandarine Napoléon peut se boire en apéritif comme en digestif

Mandarine Honey Royal

On my Instagram @serenavanbreukelen you can find the video of how I make this amazing cocktail in my home

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.

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.

Last Dance

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

The Tootsie Twist

I suggest half way through drink eating garnish. Then drink the rest of cocktail.

Elba Island Iced Tea

You might prefer to fill the glass with crushed ice instead of ice cubes and consider serving with straws.

The Mandarine Code

Of course citrussy but also spice from the Mandarin Napoleon and from the Japanese whiskey. The sesame syrup adds sweetness and a nutty taste.

Calme-Toi

Mandarine-forward, spiced, nutty, cream-based scotch night-sipper. Excellent with a bar of fruit & nut chocolate or a tea. Black walnut bitters would

The Bicorne

Experimenting at home on 17th March 2024