All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Mandaritthan

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

Breakfest at Napoleons

Of brioche, baking spices, citrus zest and cream

Desideria

Named after Napoleon first fiancée, who later became queen of Sweden, the Desideria is like a Belgian twist on the classic French 75. Mandarine Napoléon

Smoke and Mandarin

A smoky, bittersweet citrus sour that brings together the warmth of Europe and the fire of Mexico.

Amber Pearl

I wanted to create an elegant and busy cocktail that enhances the character or the orange tones, making the liqueur the perfect element to balance the

Fire Agate

I riffed on a bourbon Manhattan, wanting to add some sweeter elements, and then added to those layers with hickory smoke. The name comes from a whole series

Impérial Sunset

L'alliance de l'amaretto qui est ma liqueur préférée et qui match très bien avec la mandarine Napoléon. L'ananas se marie bien avec l'amaretto et

Snapped Up

I took inspiration from a ginger snap cookie and tried to make it into a drink. The botanicals within the mandarin napoleon eccentuate the ginger portion

Napoleon's Races.

Here at The Little Pig Speakeasy we like to make our drinks stirred and spirit forward, so when the opportunity came up to enter the Mandarin Napoleon

Bürnn- Austerlitz

The name refers to the battle between Brünn and Austerlitz. The Chartreuse adds a fresh and elegant touch, while Bob's Mandarin and Orange enhance the

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

In The Tall Grass

The grassy, ​​green notes of the vodka pair well with the sweetness of the liqueur, which is balanced by the lime juice. The bitters and syrup add

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

Speakin' Mandarine in Mexico

Opt for a lighter, brighter style of baijiu if possible. Heavier, funkier styles will require a touch more agave and bitters than the recipe calls for.

The Elba Escape

The recipe tastes also really good when using 3 dashes of Bittermen's Elemakule Tiki bitters instead of Abbott's. Furthermore, it is also possible to

Dusky Mandarin

This cocktail was inspired by the fleeting moments between day and night - that dusky, golden hour when the world slows down and flavors feel deeper.