See all recipes entered in the 2026 competition
The 2026 Adriatico Amaretto Cocktail Competition was open to professional bartenders and home cocktail enthusiasts alike, with prizes for each category. Recipes were submitted from around the world, using all three Adriatico Amaretto styles.
Black Almond
Mezcal, roasted almond, coffee, bitter herbs and subtle spice combine into a refined, bittersweet cocktail with hints of chocolate and orange oil
Maiale
Shake ingredients with ice, strain into glass with crushed ice
Oats & Ocean
A nutty, salty, tropical twist on a classic brandy alexander. Rather than using cream, this drink follows Adriatico Bianco in being entirely vegan, while
Dulcis Ficus
The sweetness of the fig and the depth of tequila and amaretto are balenced by the vibrant acidity of yuzu juice creating a tart flavour on start. the
No milk today
It is sweet and zesty, a bit tart but also fruity. The tension between the chartreuse, the white chocolate syrup and the cream controls the balance, so
Serata Adriatico
A bright, elegant twist on the Italian spritz. The rich, toasted almond note of Adriatico forms a warm base, beautifully lifted by floral elderflower and
Purple Veil
Gin meets the soft almond notes of Adriatico Bianco, lifted by the perfume of violette and the bright elegance of Italicus. A light, subtle, and silky
The Sleepybear
A lovely evening cocktail that radiates warmth and coziness. Best enjoyed outside during a nice cool autumn breeze.
Rainbow
è un contemporary sour elegante e accessibile, costruito su una base neutra che lascia spazio a note aromatiche e tropicali. Il cocktail gioca sull’equilibrio
Martian
Refreshing with a good spicy twist that left you wanted more.
Espresso in Veneto
a pleasant dessert like cocktail with warm, toasty notes, and a silky finish. A modern yet nostalgic treat
Kamaretto
Kamaretto is a refreshing aperitif drink inspired in tiki culture. Citrusy entry, herbal & bittersweet mid-palate, long almond-laced finish.
Am-Am Sour
An on-the-fly creation for a guest at Drink in Boston that wanted an Amaretto Sour riff. I opted for enhancing the tropical notes with overproof rum and
A Farewell to Almonds
The recipe balances florality, freshness, and a slightly bitter finish, while keeping the Adriatico at the forefront. Adriatico Bianco gives the drink
Apulian Sour
This cocktail is a blend of a Jeffrey Morgenthaler Amaretto Sour and a modern Rye-Tai. The result is spice flavours from the rye whiskey and aromatic bitters
Nebulosa bianca
Lo sposalizio spaziale fra l'aroma morbido dell'amaretto e l'anima decisa ed erbacea dell'assenzio, convolati a nozze con tanto di
Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur
Adriatico is a contemporary amaretto liqueur made in Italy with Filippo Cea almonds hand-picked in the Apulian countryside. These single-source almonds
Adriatico Amaretto Zero
Amaretto Adriatico Zero is made with a distillate of Filippo Cea almonds from Puglia, Italy. It is a non-alcoholic amaretto with the familiar aroma of
Adriatico Bianco
This delicious, creamy liqueur is an amaretto liqueur, with its creamy/milky consistency due to being made from crushed almonds, alcohol and a touch of
