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.
Hana Mizu
Hana mizu evokes the delicate mists that envelop summer evenings. A silky cocktail with almond and vanilla notes meets the freshness of yuzu sake and the
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
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
L’observatoire
Sweet’n’sour-frothy with an almond and vanilla buzz.
Cocco Bello
The Cocco Bello is inspired by the coconut vendors on the Amalfi coast and the tour guides that set up beautiful bonfires for tourists. It should celebrate
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
Controra
An easy-drinking and refreshing cocktail, inspired by italian "dolce vita" and created with fresh Italian ingredients
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
Smoke and stone
Toasted almonds, earthy, hint of anise and chocolate.
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
Amore Adriatico
We start with the incredible intense almond richness of Adriatico Ameretto that is countered by the tartness of the cherry, balanced by the bitterness
Oro di Mandorla
Where = at Home When = May the 24th Who = Olli
"What else ?"
4cl of adriatico amaretto 3cl of brown cocoa liquor 2 cl of maison routin caramel sauce 1 cl of orange blossom aroma
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
Corso
The cocktail highlights the balance between freshly made espresso and the nutty sweet notes of the amaretto bianco. While more on the sweet side the maraschino
Roaring twenties
A bold, characterful and multifaceted strong aperitif that instantly makes a statement. Built on Adriatico Amaretto with its signature velvety texture
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
