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.
Velvet Orchard
Velvet Orchard is a prime example of the versatility of ADRIATICO Bianco. Because it's almond milk-based, it boasts a natural texture that doesn't
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,
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
Red Room
Red Room is a stirred, spirit-forward cocktail balancing bourbon warmth, bitter orange, toasted almond, and dry nutty sherry notes.
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.
Transcending Time
Transcending Time is a spirit-forward cocktail of gin, cachaça , dry curaçao and amaretto, crowned with a lemon infinity peel to symbolize timeless flow,
Acqua Scura
A spirit-forward riff on the Black Manhattan. Adriatico Amaretto's roasted Apulian almonds meet rye whiskey's spice and Averna's herbal
Cocco Bello
The Cocco Bello is inspired by the coconut vendors on the Amalfi coast and the tour guides that set up beautiful bonfires for tourists. It should celebrate
"Popp" the Apple
This cocktail is inspired by the danish dessert "Gammeldags Æblekage". The first sip, you get notes of apples and a hint of vanilla, followed
Tai Mai
This low alcohol version of a Mai Tai is tropical, refreshing, sweet and sour. The Adriatico Amaretto Bianco is very forward which ties in perfectly with
Ottava Torre
Finish: medium-long, fresh, slightly aromatic and dry Shake hard with basil to release aromatics without over-extracting bitterness. Adjust lemon carefully
RED ALMOND
Add all the ingredients to a well-chilled mixing glass and stir for about 15 seconds. Strain the drink into a chilled coupe glass.
Alhambra
Délicate, fresh, dry and nutty cocktail with mediteranans flavors
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.
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
Italian Linen Suit
A variation on the classic Collins, with aged rum (any aged rum, except very funky or high-ester bottlings) standing in for gin. Definitely shake with
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
