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.
Crepuscolo Zero
In your hand, you hold the ultimate balance of sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. You hold the taste of modern Italy.
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
Sicilian Balcony
A sweet lemony and herbal twist on the classic espresso martini with a hint of elderflower.
Aurum Sud
The floral and oak-aged character of aged pisco blends perfectly with Limoncello, Solerno, and citrus for a bright cocktail with a smooth Mediterranean
The Golden Harvest
The Golden Harvest” is a bright sparkling aperitivo featuring Pallini Limoncello, Calvados, fino sherry, absinthe, and prosecco. Fresh citrus, orchard
Passionate Heartbeets
It's a beautifully balanced cocktail that has fruit, floral, and herbal notes.
PALLINI DAIQUIRI FLOAT
A riff on the classic daiquiri with a float of Pallini Limoncello Vegan Cream Liqueur.
Tidal Backflow
This drink, built on Pallini Limoncello’s bright citrus aroma with fine bubbles and a subtle ocean-like salinity, is light, crisp and refreshing, like
Azure Line
Cocktail élégant à base de limoncello, offrant une attaque citronnée nette, suivie d’une touche exotique de fruit de la passion. La finale est équilibrée
Goblin
Tastes like a Sprite - but greener and hairier - hence a goblin.
Paloma di Antrodoco
A refined Paloma-style cocktail that highlights the bright, zesty character of Pallini Limoncello. Tequila provides a clean backbone, while fresh grapefruit
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
Sunset in Phuket
A twist on a Limoncello sour, bringing more bite from the 42 Below Vodka, as well as more vibrancy from the Basil and Grenadine combination.
Silver Peel
Bright lemon zest and candied citrus up front, balanced by dry herbal vermouth and subtle juniper. A light marzipan-like sweetness from maraschino adds
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
Peace Offering
Peace Offering is a limoncello riff on the classic martini, you can switch up between vodka and gin, although gin here helps to bring all the ingredients
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.
