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
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
Kamaretto
Kamaretto is a refreshing aperitif drink inspired in tiki culture. Citrusy entry, herbal & bittersweet mid-palate, long almond-laced finish.
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.
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
Maiale
Shake ingredients with ice, strain into glass with crushed ice
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Black Almond
Mezcal, roasted almond, coffee, bitter herbs and subtle spice combine into a refined, bittersweet cocktail with hints of chocolate and orange oil
After Work Special
Tiki cocktail perfect for after work!
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
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
