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
Espresso in Veneto
a pleasant dessert like cocktail with warm, toasty notes, and a silky finish. A modern yet nostalgic treat
Martian
Refreshing with a good spicy twist that left you wanted more.
RedRag
A sweet and little bit bitter Drink
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
Nebulosa bianca
Lo sposalizio spaziale fra l'aroma morbido dell'amaretto e l'anima decisa ed erbacea dell'assenzio, convolati a nozze con tanto di
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
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
Trullo
Balanced cocktail designed for during dinner or after dinner, adaptable to savory meat-based foods. Air it as if it were a wine, before taking it to have
Black Almond
Mezcal, roasted almond, coffee, bitter herbs and subtle spice combine into a refined, bittersweet cocktail with hints of chocolate and orange oil
Cloud island
Floral, sweet and sour, aromatic and fresh
L’observatoire
Sweet’n’sour-frothy with an almond and vanilla buzz.
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
After Work Special
Tiki cocktail perfect for after work!
The Sleepybear
A lovely evening cocktail that radiates warmth and coziness. Best enjoyed outside during a nice cool autumn breeze.
Vector Splash
Vector Splash is a retro-futuristic summer cocktail inspired by neon coastlines, arcade lights and tropical nights of the late 1980s. Built around Adriatico
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
