Created for the Mandarine Napoléon Cocktail Challenge — May 2025. Submitted through Difford’s Guide.
Cocktail Photograph:
Ingredients
1 oz Mandarine Napoléon
¾ oz reposado tequila
½ oz dry vermouth
¼ oz saline solution (4:1 water to sea salt)
2 dashes grapefruit bitters
Preparation
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled, approximately 25–30 seconds. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
Glassware: Nick & Nora
Garnish: Dehydrated citrus wheel or fresh lemon twist.
Cocktail Profile
A bittersweet cocktail combining bright mandarin, earthy reposado tequila, dry vermouth, and grapefruit bitters. The saline solution adds a subtle savory character.
Original Competition Entry:
https://www.diffordsguide.com/competition/1244/Mandarine-Napoleon-Challenge/2025-all-entries?c=35249
