4 Cocktails That Showcase the Versatility of Altamura Vodka
When it comes to vodka, versatility is everything—but not every vodka brings the same personality to the glass. Distilled entirely from 100% Altamura durum wheat grown in Italy’s Puglia region, Altamura Vodka delivers a creamy texture, subtle cereal sweetness, and a distinctive character that has inspired bartenders around the world to push beyond the classics.
For this roundup, we’re highlighting four standout cocktails from Altamura Distilleries’ Mixology collection. Created by acclaimed bartenders for events including Florence Cocktail Week and Como Lake Cocktail Week, each drink showcases a different side of the spirit—from savory and nostalgic to rich, fruit-forward, and unexpectedly elegant.
Whether you’re looking for fresh inspiration behind the bar or simply a new way to enjoy premium vodka, these recipes prove there’s plenty of room for creativity.
Photo by Atrium Bar, Four Seasons Florence
La Merenda (The Snack)
by Edoardo Sandri & Riccardo Blasini
Ingredients
5 cl Altamura Distilleries Vodka
2.5 cl Tomato Cordial
Carasau bread
Basil chips
Parmigiano snow
Preparation
Shake with ice and strain into an Old Fashioned glass.
Garnish with carasau bread, basil chips, and Parmigiano snow.
Photo by La Ménagère, Florence
Early Berry
by Denis Paonessa, Vincenzo Pasciucco, Tommaso Schimenti & Simone Cecchetti
Ingredients
4 cl Altamura Distilleries Vodka
1.5 cl Martini Riserva Speciale Ambrato
1 cl Strawberry Cocoa
2 cl Red Berry Cheesecake
1.5 cl Lime Juice
Preparation
Stir and strain into a rocks glass.
Photo by Gucci Giardino, Florence
Queen Bee
by Martina Bonci & Matteo Piga
Ingredients
3 cl Mango-infused Altamura Distilleries Vodka
3 cl Banana-infused Michter’s Bourbon
5 dashes Propolis Alcohol Solution
2.5 cl Thun Millefiori Honey
3 cl Lemon Juice
Milk washed with Pineapple Yogurt
Preparation
The ingredients are combined after the milk-washing process to create a velvety texture.
Photo by Ditta Artigianale, Florence
Bloom
by Emanuele Ventura
Ingredients
2.5 cl Altamura Distilleries Vodka
2.5 cl Nardini Acqua di Cedro
1.5 cl Martini Riserva Speciale Ambrato
1 cl Apple Cider Vinegar
2.5 cl Chamomile-infused Nardini Bitter Chinato
Homemade Orange Sweetened Salt
Costa Rica Espresso Spray
Preparation
Build according to house specifications and finish with the orange salt and espresso spray.
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