See all entries to the 2024 Mandarine Napoléon Challenge

Luna Naranja

I wanted a more complex, nuanced orange creamsicle-inspired drink, and between the roasty agave notes of the tequila and the citrusy spice of the Mandarine

Joséphine

This cocktail, based on dry vermouth, is predominantly citrusy and floral. A hint of walnut is felt at the second sip. The finish is a very light and floral

Fine Time

Quite dry, sophisticated, named after a New Order song and loosely based on the classic Dulchin cocktail

Empire's Downfall

1/2 fresh passion fruit should make for 1 tbsp fruit flesh and seeds.

Fire Opal

Taking inspiration from two liqueur-laced classics (the Bijou & the Alaska), this drink aims to combine the sheer, bracing, herbal elegance of a properly

Pogonip

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

Saint-Hélène

A cocktail with sweet bitter for the beginner in bitter cocktail

Manda dream

I tried 3 cocktails, 2 others were really bad. I wanted to mix with vermouth dry since mandarine liquor is sweet.

Napoleon at the Tropic

Best enjoyed as a Tiki for any time of the year. I do recommend having a black tea to go with it as the pairing of it is perfect for a long night. If you

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.

Chanel

Easy, fresh , classic, low ABV I've been named this cocktail Chanel because it symbolises elegance and wealth, in addiction to representing quality in

Coucher de Soleil

Looking at this competition rules and the Historical Value of Mandarin Napoleon I wanted to create a Classic Cocktail which hopefully will stay as the

Marianne's Kiss

When done right, the first sip of the 'Marianne's Kiss' has a strong taste of Peychaud's Bitters, but as the cocktail gets swirled around it becomes a

Attaché

Rich, dry fruits coming the Napoleon, complimented by the spice and herbalness of the Rye, aromatic dry fruits from the Madeira, subtle spice and herbs

Mandarine Dreams Margarita

For mandarin salt mix, zest mandarins and let dry for a few hours. Add equal parts zest, salt and sugar. Shake in container to combine.

"Too Pretty to be English"

Ideally use both " jams" with low sugar content. Waitrose do a fantastic preserve range I'd highly recommend! The name is from a Napoleon quote