All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Le Petit Caporal

For easier access, replace the verjuice with 22.5 ml of lemon juice.

Corsican Sunrise

Corsica, the 'Isle of Beauty', takes great pride in its natural beauty and local produce. Beautiful aromas waft through the gardens across the Corsican

Petite Imperial Game

In 1807, Napoleon marched into the Iberian Peninsula under the pretext of conquering Portugal, but his true aim was Spain. A small imperial trick, one

Mandaritthan

An aperitif-style cocktail that strikes an intriguing balance between the strength and character of the Mandarin Napoleon, the consistency of the Caperitif,

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.

El Último Caporal

I desperately watend to combine mezcal and Napoleon Mandarine in a Last Word variation. So here it is, slightly adjusted in favor of the mezcal and VERY

Imperatore d'oro

Imperatore d'oro is a cocktail inspired by the Napoleon Bonaparte. The name highlights its aperitivo style as well as the rich golden colour.

Summer Delight

You can make your own pineapple puree by taking a pineapple, removing the leaves, skin, and core. Cut the fruit and blend it. Add a quarter of water and

Josephine

A delicate but strong-willed character. Mandarine Napoléon in a backless dress topped with a crown of roses. Rose water is rather intense so use with

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

Fabi's Mule

Refreshing and easy to replicate cocktail going into the mule family.

Strawberry Letter #5

Someone came into my bar and asked for a summer cocktail to start off their evening. They were doing a pub crawl where they picked a random café and a

Wasted love

I think every house hold, and for sure every bar, has items you could use as ingredients for a lot of things. But you got it once for a certain recipe

Empereur de Papier

Mandarine forward, while being appropriately sweet, sour, and drinkable.

Bamboo No. 2

7 o'clock, with Mr Mertens was almost a ritual. He would come to the bar everyday, sit at the counter and ask for something easy, classy, and not very

Green Mandarine

A day in a nice restaurant i tried a dessert with Mandarine and Basil so i said why not to try that in a Cocktail, and work very well