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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.
Salade de Fraises
This cocktail is inspired by the strawberries salad, a summer dish often served in France after the cheese course, especially at family gatherings.
Celts On Vacation
Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake vigorously with ice Double strain in to a chilled Nick and Nora glass
The Verve Pal
A refined sour–spritz hybrid built around limoncello. Bright lemon leads into layered bergamot and soft florals, lifted by gentle Mediterranean herbs.
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
Mediterraneo Doc
A lower abv but rich in flavour twist of a fizz or sour cocktail,featuring both limoncello and crema di limoncello for richness,density and beautiful foam.
Fiction Romance
To create a savoury element from an unexpected source, I used Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro to bring the earthy, bittersweet character of Chinese rhubarb into
Lemon Pie
Lemon pie is a smooth, dessert styled cocktail, bringing memories of baked pie crust, and creamy filling and super light whipped cream with aromatic nutmeg
Summer’s kiss
A very refreshing cocktail perfect for summer. The spritz format gives the impression you are drinking a cocktail on the beach. The exotic tastes of peach
Chinchilla
Bitter on the front while providing a sweet and tart lemon candy flavor on the end. The rye whiskey provides a full body and baking spice notes.
Sicilian Afternoon
A minimalist long drink balancing Pallini Limoncello, fresh pineapple, and elderflower syrup. A pinch of salt amplifies the fruit notes, while soda adds
Amalfi Drift
Amalfi Drift is a crisp savoury highball with Pallini Limoncello, Aalborg Dill Aquavit, Ferm & Fog Water Kefir Cordial, celery bitters and olive lemonade.
Acqua di Sale
A bright, summery cocktail inspired by the coastlines of Italy and the beauty of quality ingredients.
The Taff Drop
The flavours in this comtempory classic are meant to be approachable for as many people as possible. Combining sweet, sour and savoury in one glass.
Ligurian Bloom
A Ligurian inspired sour where basil pesto plays antagonist to Pallini Limoncello's sweet citrus. Opens on gin, limoncello and lemon, then basil unfolds
From the grove
While lemon forward in profile, there is a rich and savoury creaminess to the drink. The drink is complex in tasting with bitter notes coming from the
The Golden Harvest
The Golden Harvest” is a bright sparkling aperitivo featuring Pallini Limoncello, Calvados, fino sherry, absinthe, and prosecco. Fresh citrus, orchard
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.
