All entries to the 2025 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Charlemagne

Named after the crown Napoleon placed on his own head, this cocktail blends classical depth with Mediterranean lightness. At its heart is Mandarine Napoléon,

The World Spirit

You can use an atomizer for the absinthe if you prefer. I made it both ways, and the difference was not noticeable.

Velvet imperial Sour

Je me souviens d'un voyage d'enfance, quelque part entre mer et montagne, là où les mandariniers poussaient en terrasses brûlées de soleil. Ma mère,

L'empereur

It was one of my first création in my bar, i had to do a cocktail with Napoléon mandarine and i made this.

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

Aeroclub

Has a fruity note pretty pronounced with acid and fresh finish from the sherry oloroso. Mandarín Napoleón always present support by the oloroso orange

Marguerite Ancienne/Ancient Daisy

My starting point was to try and create a mellower, slightly softer, yet distinctly different variation on a Margarita using Mandarine Napoleon as the

Breakfest at Napoleons

Of brioche, baking spices, citrus zest and cream

Joséphine

The Drink is inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife Joséphine de Beauharnais. She grew up on a platation on Martinique where sugarcane and cocoa

My sweet mandarine

It also has, a bitter mandarin mermelade (1 big barspoon) and a pop corn foam floating

Emperor's Scoop

The 'Emperor's Scoop' is a bright, playful riff on the classic Sgroppino that heroes the zesty elegance of Mandarine Napoléon. This sparkling sipper balances

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

Irish Mandarin

The Irish Potion adds smooth, velvety depth. The Belgian Napoleon brings a zesty, almost nostalgic citrus edge.

Thymós

-The dry red wine i used, instead of (Wine Red - Pinot Noir), was a Xinomavro. I used the Alpha Estate, Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro.

Palomandarina

Inspired by the famous Paloma cocktail born in Mexico and the creative spirit of the sommelier at La Capilla restaurant. Here is my own version, featuring

Elba

The cocktail is well-balanced, with sweet notes of mandarin and vanilla that contrast with the more rugged, earthy notes of pomace, while maintaining a