See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Napoleon Sazerac

A herbal orange variation on the classic New Orleans cocktail.

Uva

The idea was to use a mono ingrédient inside. I decided to use the grappe because it's the base of the mandarine Napoléon liquor. For the citrus, I use

Waterloo Sour

It is better to use 10 ml of rich cinnamon syrup and only use grated powder for the decoration. However, to make the recipe easier to recreate, 1-2 pinches

Sakito

Citrus

Aigre -Doux

Perfect for parring with an Gà xào chua ngọt (vietnamese sweet and sour fried chicken)

Opposite Action

Can double strain if you like, i always enjoy the ice chips. At home, i prefer to use lime bitters rather than the lime zest, but have adjusted for the

Mandopoleon

Grapes & Character with a hint booze. Easy to sip.

Starry Mediterranean

A lot of time reading cooking recipes and running the test kitchen to get the right combination of flavours. It's not a flavour I have used before and

Napoleon and Josephine

With rich cognac notes, rhum agricole bold taste and fruits sweetness this cocktail is not a classic tiki

Louisiana Purchase

A treaty featuring equal representation from France (Mandarine Napoleon), England (gin), and the United States (rye), together with a little sweetness

Jaded Mandarine

This recipe works well with other ryes as well. A higher proof spicy rye such as Castle and Key Restoration Rye compliments the Mandarine Napoleon nicely.

Exotic Mandarine Indulgence

The unique and delightful aroma of this cocktail comes from the combination of Chinese Baijiu with Mandarine Napoleon. The addition of white cacao liqueur

Jeju

Fresh, fruity, and herby, a nicely balanced citrus drink.

Orange jelly candy

I have tried several variations of this cocktail. I love rye as much as I love gin and I think both spirits make a great cocktail, but, I think the botanicals

Corse

The name "Corse" refers to the island where Napoleon was born. I have imagined people drinking on such a place and created a new cocktail that

Napoleon's Waterloo Mandarine Mojito

I am a bit of a history buff and I wanted to add a historical reference to Napoleon Bonaparte in my drink. What better way to do that, than to use Waterloo