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.
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
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
Chew Doubt
Chew Doubt is a sticky complexity that highlights the robust almond high notes in Adriatco Amaretto with gin, but grounds the smooth warmth with bitter
A Farewell to Almonds
The recipe balances florality, freshness, and a slightly bitter finish, while keeping the Adriatico at the forefront. Adriatico Bianco gives the drink
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,
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
Monopoli
Monopoli is a bright and refreshing long drink inspired by the sun-drenched coastline of Southern Italy. The roasted almond notes of Adriatico Zero >
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
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
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
Am-Am Sour
An on-the-fly creation for a guest at Drink in Boston that wanted an Amaretto Sour riff. I opted for enhancing the tropical notes with overproof rum and
Burner Phone
A riff on the classic Chi Chi, where Adriatico Amaretto is introduced as the lost 'nutty component', and lychee puree stands in as the tropical
Midnight espress
An italian twist on the famous espresso martini. Havana bitter coffee brings nutiness and deepness and scrappys orange bitter brings fruit flavor and bring
Oats & Ocean
A nutty, salty, tropical twist on a classic brandy alexander. Rather than using cream, this drink follows Adriatico Bianco in being entirely vegan, while
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
Smoke and stone
Toasted almonds, earthy, hint of anise and chocolate.
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
