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.
Cello
The diffordsguide database does not include koskenkorva raspberry pine vodka, so I selected regular raspberry vodka in the options, but due to its unique
Amalfi Sunset Spritz
Create an authentic sunset appearance in your cocktail, first pour your prepared drink into a glass. Once the cocktail is in the glass and you have finished
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
Lemonade of Oz
A fresh gin basil smash-esque highball with limoncello at the front note. Refreshing and easy to drink.
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
Giardino
Giardino” uses floral notes of elderflower, violet and rose to support the natural citrus oils of Pallini Limoncello. Verjus brings freshness and structure,
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
Lemoncello Almond Fizz
This cocktail is inspired by Sconza Chocolate's Lemoncello Almonds, almonds coated in lemon flavored white chocolate.
Sfusato fizz
The Sfusato Fizz is a refreshing cocktail that beautifully highlights the bright, zesty flavours of limoncello while incorporating the tanginess of lime
Passionate Heartbeets
It's a beautifully balanced cocktail that has fruit, floral, and herbal notes.
Zio Zeus
A sweet and sour journey through my love for Italy and Greece. This cocktail is to be drank without a straw so you take the bitterness of the lemon rim,
The Amalfi Standard
Savory notes dance with the citrus profile for this unique libation that also has herbaceous whispers
Crepuscolo Zero
In your hand, you hold the ultimate balance of sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. You hold the taste of modern Italy.
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
Bello Tonico
A vibrant Italian highball combining Pallini Limoncello and slim tonic water, creating a delicate balance of sweetness, freshness and gentle bitterness
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
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.
