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.
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,
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
Mystical Sweetness
A sweet and sour Cocktail with a kiss of Chocolate and mysterious hint of licorice.
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
柠檬哈坦
This is an unconventional Manhattan, and considering that the stiring method varies from person to person, we replaced the regular cooling and dilution
Taormina Flashback
Limoncello gives a fresh taste of sun-ripened lemons, resting on a fundament of vigorous Bourbon. Green Chartreuse adds a subtle mix of herbs, and lemon
Fire&Sage Spritz
You like more or less spice, adjust the drops of spicy souce
The Roman Botanical
A tribute to Rome’s gardens. Pallini’s sweetness meets a savoury backbone of Rutte Gin and dry Noilly Prat. Green Chartreuse adds herbal depth, while
Amalfi Switch
A shaken limoncello sour with Pallini, mezcal, fresh lemon, Oloroso sherry and a touch of sugarcane syrup. Serve straight up with a fine sea salt half-rim
Bello Tonico
A vibrant Italian highball combining Pallini Limoncello and slim tonic water, creating a delicate balance of sweetness, freshness and gentle bitterness
Glaciares de Pallini
Mucho amor
Dirty Pallini
A savory-citrus twist on the Dirty Martini. Bright lemon, silky limoncello sweetness and briny olive notes create a fresh yet complex cocktail. Use high-quality
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
Puerto Pallini Verde
A bright and elegant citrus cocktail with a subtle savoury edge. Pallini Limoncello brings vibrant lemon character, mezcal adds a gentle smoky note, basil
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
Garden Party
A light and savory spritz for hot summer days on the patio. The Pallini Limoncello provides and amazing foundation for the cocktail and helps to highlight
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.
