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.
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
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
Limomielo Luce
The name is a mish mash up of all the citruses names in different languages used in the drink and the word for light in italian. citruses in the opening
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
Limonauta
Un piccolo mix che unisce la freschezza della menta, la leggera secchezza dell'agrume, la punta acida ma irrinunciabile del lime e la dolcezza quasi
Smoky Affair
Smoothy lemon with a chocolate and peated touch.
Yaya's Kiss
A vibrant Mediterranean drink where sun-ripened lemons meet wild botanicals and resinous Mastiha. Limoncello brings bright citrus and silky sweetness,
Flying Too Close To The Sun
Bright limoncello sweetness meets vegetal tequila and Braulio’s cool bitterness. Coffee adds depth and aroma, while a light mezcal rinse brings subtle
Velvet Coast
Limoncello brings sunshine. Lavander adds a soft aromatic breeze and cucumber brings clarity and freshness. Gin is here to wrap it all up and give structure.
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
LimoMela
Lemon and apple forward with hints of vanilla and baking spices.
味道还在继续
Adjustment Tip If you prefer to adjust the sweetness or acidity, squeeze in 10 ml of fresh lime juice just before adding the tonic water. This brings it
Sfusato fizz
The Sfusato Fizz is a refreshing cocktail that beautifully highlights the bright, zesty flavours of limoncello while incorporating the tanginess of lime
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
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
The Fifth Taste
I wanted to challenge that expectation. So I introduced a fifth taste — umami.Using clarified tomato water, I keep the drink fresh, transparent, and
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.
