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.
Mediterranean garden
Citrus, bittersweet
Sicilian Riviera Sunset
Sweet light and rich, perfect for any occasion
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
Smoky Affair
Smoothy lemon with a chocolate and peated touch.
Funky Cold Pallini
A silky, color-shifting love potion that's sunshine fresh and looking def. Smooth, airy and floral. A butterfly pea flower tea concentrate will create
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
A'furmichella
Non esagerare con l’aria di mare renderà troppo salato il drink l’aria servirà solo per dare quel pizzico di sapidità e creare un contrasto dolce
Acqua di Sale
A bright, summery cocktail inspired by the coastlines of Italy and the beauty of quality ingredients.
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
Dressed to chill
A citrus forward whisky cocktail with herbal notes. The complexity in the Rittenhouse is held back a bit by the citrus but settles in as a great base for
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
Sgroppello
Refreshing and summery drink, with hints of basil and a perfect lemony flavor with a soft bubbly finish
Yaya's Kiss
A vibrant Mediterranean drink where sun-ripened lemons meet wild botanicals and resinous Mastiha. Limoncello brings bright citrus and silky sweetness,
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.
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.
Pallini Eclipse
There are no brand restrictions for coffee liqueur and olives. However, it would be best if Italian brands could be used.
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.
