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.
Frankie
Frankie - AKA the Fiji Rum Godfather A prominent toasted almond and coconut nose leads to a punchy fruity rum palate brightened by the harmonious floral
Orange Velvet
"Drumshanbo Gunpowder California Orange Gin" can be substituted for an orange-flavored gin of choice. For a lighter take on the Orange Velvet,
Italian Biscuit
"Italian Biscuit" is a sweet nutty cocktails with bitter and smoky undertones that is exceptionally easy to drink, yet packs a significant punch.
Controra
An easy-drinking and refreshing cocktail, inspired by italian "dolce vita" and created with fresh Italian ingredients
Heat & Harmony
Nutty, exotic and slightly spicy, with a balanced acidity. Think of an Amaretto Sour with added complexity. The notes of almond and passion fruit intertwine,
Sgroppino pugliese
Lemon sorbet meets the smooth Mediterranean notes of Adriatico Classico in a creamy, vibrant texture. Topped with Franciacorta and lemon peel oils, this
Amaretto Ritrovato
Adriatico Amaretto leads this almond-forward sour, layered with delicate pandan and warmly toasted coconut — lifted by a subtle touch of mezcal. Lime
L’observatoire
Sweet’n’sour-frothy with an almond and vanilla buzz.
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
verità
I used more amaretto to increase my presence. Grappa, an Italian distilled brandy. gives it a sense of alcohol, and the mild sourness of cranberry juice
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
Victory Cigar
A cocktail to celebrate the end of a successful night. Also makes a great scaffa if batched for an easy end of the night sipper.
Dolce Madeleine
La Dolce Madeleine is cocktail tailored for anyone looking for a tasty sweet touth drink to enjoy at any time and especially during summer, for all cocktails'
Padrino, mexican godfather
A variation on the godfather cocktail using the smokiness of the mezcal and the lingering heat of the chipotle liqueur to play with the sweet notes of
Basil & Stone
Basil & Stone is a bright, saline Adriatico cocktail where roasted almond meets basil, lime, tequila and dry sherry. For the cleanest result, use just
Twist and Shout
The mix of the three ingredients recall a black forest cake, it is a bit bitter, a bit sweet, a great mix, and the bubbly of the stout adds a fun layer
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
