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.
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 Godson
Low ABV cocktail. Dry and fresh amaretto drink.
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
Adriaticoamaro
A full bodied sweet and sour dark cocktail with hint of orange and subtle complexity. To be sipped as a digestif sat by the fire after dinner.
Oro & Bianco
My personal suggestion would be to vigorously shake the cocktail for 20-30 seconds. This creates a better emulsification for a more aerated finish, and
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
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
Capvespre
Put all the ingredients into a shaker tin and mix everything with a stick blender.
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
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,
Luna d’oro
Luna d’Oro s’inspire des nuits chaudes de la côte Adriatique italienne. L’Adriatico Amaretto y révèle toute sa douceur grâce à l’alliance
"What else ?"
4cl of adriatico amaretto 3cl of brown cocoa liquor 2 cl of maison routin caramel sauce 1 cl of orange blossom aroma
Adriatico Cloud Fizz
Light and creamy, the Cloud Fizz opens with Adriatico's roasted almond warmth, lifts through bright orange citrus, and slowly reveals raisin depth
After Work Special
Tiki cocktail perfect for after work!
Liquid Tiramisu
Rich espresso meets the roasted almond notes of Adriatico Amaretto, lifted by silky milk foam. Amaretto syrup adds sweet biscotti notes, while a dusting
French Reviver
This cocktail packs enough punch to wake the dead. Its bold French profile delivers vinous and herbaceous notes, while a hint of salted almond softens
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
