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.
Mare Adriaticum
For my recipe, in addition to the Adriatico Amaretto, I used the classic Tanqueray gin, bergamot liqueur Quaglia, which focuses on the bergamot fruit,
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
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
Midas
Sweet, Savory and Velvety drink. First sip is more on the sugary side between almond and elderflower, then the salt bring the plant from charteuse to leave
All Bleed the Same
Sweet, sour, bitter, nutty, floral, smooth and beautiful. Quite the heady mix of sensory stimulation. The roasted almonds start to shine later on, almost
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
Martian
Refreshing with a good spicy twist that left you wanted more.
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
Roaring twenties
A bold, characterful and multifaceted strong aperitif that instantly makes a statement. Built on Adriatico Amaretto with its signature velvety texture
After Work Special
Tiki cocktail perfect for after work!
Capvespre
Put all the ingredients into a shaker tin and mix everything with a stick blender.
管弦乐变奏曲
Drink first, then eat the chocolate."
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
Notte di Fuoco
The cocktail starts with a sweet note of almond and a little bit of cinnamon.Just like enjoying a nice dessert in the Tuscany. Suddenly it brings you to
The Robuchon
A negroni riff with an Adriatico base. Blood orange is the primary of flavour of this bitter sweet drink which is grounded by the salinity and dryness
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'
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
