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.
Bianco Fizz
A silky, sparkling reinterpretation of the Ramos Gin Fizz built around Adriatico’s distinctive almond character. Adriatico Zero and Bianco Adriatico
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
Fiamma di Mora
As a child, I remember watching a television commercial where fresh fruit was served with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. It fascinated me — the idea
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
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
The Sleepybear
A lovely evening cocktail that radiates warmth and coziness. Best enjoyed outside during a nice cool autumn breeze.
L’observatoire
Sweet’n’sour-frothy with an almond and vanilla buzz.
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
Ripples of Orchard
A mixture of Amaretto, Brandy, Orange liqueur and Aperol stirred together over ice, with an orange peel. Finished up by being poured into a chilled coffee
Cloud island
Floral, sweet and sour, aromatic and fresh
Corso
The cocktail highlights the balance between freshly made espresso and the nutty sweet notes of the amaretto bianco. While more on the sweet side the maraschino
Almond Evenings
Stir all ingredients and strain into a chilled nick and Nora glass.
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,
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
Adriatic Velvet
An avant-garde, velvety sour that beautifully balances the intense almond notes of Adriatico Bianco with herbaceous yellow Chartreuse, juicy peach, and
Dulce Pecado
A cocktail contrasted between strength and sweetness. As it is tasted, it becomes more indulgent. Perfect at the end of a meal, but can be enjoyed at any
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
