See all recipes entered in the 2026 competition
The 2026 Pallini Limoncello Cocktail Competition was open to professional bartenders and home cocktail enthusiasts, with prizes for each category. Recipes were submitted from around the world, with many designed to earn bonus points for savoury flavours.
L’ora d’oro
Inspired by coastal sunsets and a variety of classic Mediterranean refreshments such as Sicilian Seltz al limone e sale, Venetian Spritz and Andalusian
SEND IT
SEND IT is a bright, zesty limoncello cocktail with a subtle savory edge. It opens citrus forward, followed by a soft wave of peach through the mid palate,
Fumoso Limone
Adding smoke via mezcal enhances the lemon in an interesting way, and the crema made the drink look a bit "smoky." A splash of water is added
Sunny side
Bright and luminous yellow color. Fresh notes of lemon, floral nuances, vinous background and a slightly saline. Vibrant citrus entry followed by a smooth
Lemon Teardrop
The inspiration for my Lemon Teardrop is waxy lemons. The wax is represented by the Axia Spirit, made from the teardrop resin of the mastiha tree, which
Peerless
The sweetness of limoncello, the alcoholic kick of gin, the subtle flavors of botanicals, the mild acidity of balsamic vinegar, and the spiciness of wasabi
Il Mercante
Smoky Oaxacan mezcal and Pallini Limoncello meet as natural counterparts. One deep and earthy, the other vivid and sun-warmed. Sun-dried tomato brine adds
Bello Tonico
A vibrant Italian highball combining Pallini Limoncello and slim tonic water, creating a delicate balance of sweetness, freshness and gentle bitterness
Esperado
Dominant citrus characteristics. Sweet and herbal. Deep taste that unravels.
Smoky Affair
Smoothy lemon with a chocolate and peated touch.
Brezza Limone
Unapologetically lemon-centered, but rounded out by the other ingredients. Gin and ouzo offer subtle herb touches and supporting alcohol body. Sea salt
LimoMela
Lemon and apple forward with hints of vanilla and baking spices.
Sibella
The gorgeous golden hues and citrus notes of limoncello are complemented by the balanced savory mescal and gin split base of this gimlet. The smokey, herbal
Seller's Market
Combine all ingredients in a tin and shake with ice, strain into a sling glass filled with crushed ice and garnish with a leafy celery sprig.
Suntan serenade
Οι περισσότεροι συνδυάζουν το Limoncello με Prosecco ή Tonic. Η χρήση του αγγουριού με το τζίντζερ
Sole e Sale
Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS. Prepare garnish of fresh sage leaf. SHAKE all ingredients with ice. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass. Garnish with fresh
Pallini Limoncello
Pallini Limoncello is made by the Pallini family from Sfusato lemons from the Amalfi coast which are infused in neutral spirit immediately after being
Pallini Limonzero
Launched in 2022, Pallini Limonzero is the world's first non-alcoholic limoncello. Made with the same Sfusato lemons from the Amalfi Coast as Pallini's
Pallini Limoncello Vegan Cream liqueur
This cream limoncello from Pallini is dairy-free, lactose-free, vegan and is made only using Amalfi Coast lemons. Serve chilled &/or over ice.
