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.
L’observatoire
Sweet’n’sour-frothy with an almond and vanilla buzz.
Serata Adriatico
A bright, elegant twist on the Italian spritz. The rich, toasted almond note of Adriatico forms a warm base, beautifully lifted by floral elderflower and
Mare Adriaticum
For my recipe, in addition to the Adriatico Amaretto, I used the classic Tanqueray gin, bergamot liqueur Quaglia, which focuses on the bergamot fruit,
Roaring twenties
A bold, characterful and multifaceted strong aperitif that instantly makes a statement. Built on Adriatico Amaretto with its signature velvety texture
Velvet Orchard
Velvet Orchard is a prime example of the versatility of ADRIATICO Bianco. Because it's almond milk-based, it boasts a natural texture that doesn't
"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
Transcending Time
Transcending Time is a spirit-forward cocktail of gin, cachaça , dry curaçao and amaretto, crowned with a lemon infinity peel to symbolize timeless flow,
Almond & Sea
Almond & Sea is a light, refreshing highball built around the contrast between soft almond notes and a clean, slightly saline finish. Adriatico Amaretto
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
Maiale
Shake ingredients with ice, strain into glass with crushed ice
The Sleepybear
A lovely evening cocktail that radiates warmth and coziness. Best enjoyed outside during a nice cool autumn breeze.
After Work Special
Tiki cocktail perfect for after work!
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
Espresso in Veneto
a pleasant dessert like cocktail with warm, toasty notes, and a silky finish. A modern yet nostalgic treat
The Robuchon
A negroni riff with an Adriatico base. Blood orange is the primary of flavour of this bitter sweet drink which is grounded by the salinity and dryness
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
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
