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.
Adria-tisú
Adriatisu fuses the soul of the Adriatic with iconic Italian tiramisu. Amaretto Adriatico, inspired by an Italian mother’s secret recipe, blends with
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
Almond Evenings
Stir all ingredients and strain into a chilled nick and Nora glass.
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
"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
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
A Sour Kiss
The cherry notes from the Sangue Morlocco contribute to a sweet initial taste, with the sourness of the lemon creating a refreshing almost candy like effect
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.
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
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.
Maiale
Shake ingredients with ice, strain into glass with crushed ice
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
The Sleepybear
A lovely evening cocktail that radiates warmth and coziness. Best enjoyed outside during a nice cool autumn breeze.
Spicy Unamiretto
Cocktail has all the main sensory tastes Sweet Sour Rich Savoury Salty Spicy Hence the name - umamiretto or spicy umamiretto if adding sriracha - both
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
Bitter Crumb
Bitter Crumb is built on Adriatico Amaretto and a bonded rye whiskey. It evokes an oatmeal raisin cookie crossed with a Toronto cocktail and an Italian
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
