Adriatico - Amaretto

Adriatico Amaretto is produced in Italy by a small, independent operation focused on reviving traditional amaretto production methods that have largely disappeared from commercial manufacturing.

Unlike the dominant amaretto brands that rely on synthetic almond flavouring or bitter almond extract alone, Adriatico uses Sicilian bitter almonds as its primary ingredient, sourcing them from a single family grove near Noto in southeastern Sicily.

The almonds are cold-pressed to extract their oil, and the resulting paste is macerated in alcohol before being blended with cane sugar and water. No artificial flavourings or colouring agents are used in production.

The result is a noticeably different amaretto from the category standard: less syrupy, more genuinely nutty, with a bittersweet balance that holds up in cocktails rather than overwhelming them. At around 28 percent alcohol by volume, it sits in the typical range for the style.

It works well in a classic Amaretto Sour, where its real almond character and natural bitterness complement citrus rather than fighting it, and it is equally rewarding served over ice as a digestif.

For customers who have written off amaretto as too sweet or artificial, Adriatico offers a credible alternative grounded in a specific ingredient from a specific place.