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.
Golden velvet
A fresh and vibrant highball combining the citrus brightness of limoncello with melon sweetness and crisp green apple notes. Lifted by ginger ale, it delivers
Lemon Velvet
This cocktail brings out the zesty, citric notes of Pallini Limoncello and compliments it with some rich chocolate liqueur to add some decadence and desserty
Pallini smash
Fresh green and very lemony. A new take on Italian flavor in the combination of limoncello, arugula and passion fruit. The base of the flavor is fresh
Smoky Affair
Smoothy lemon with a chocolate and peated touch.
Pallini Amalfi Mule
Fresh and vibrant citrus notes lead the cocktail, with intense Amalfi lemon aromas from Pallini Limoncello balanced by crisp sweet apple cider. Subtle
Zest & Zen
Feel free to be generous with the fresh basil; using a few extra leaves will only enhance the cocktail's aroma. Regarding the saline solution, the
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
La Superba
An adaptation on the Smuggler's Cove Tradewinds cocktail, utilizing Jamaican Rum and Limoncello. The Cream of Coconut balances the Limoncello's
Baffi Spritz
A modern savoury aperitivo inspired by contemporary Italian drinking culture. Pallini Limoncello, Cynar and sparkling prosecco come together for a crisp,
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
Amalfi Brine
A cross between a martini and a sour where the olive bitters and limoncello really shine! Much more approachable to the average person than a standard
Chinchilla
Bitter on the front while providing a sweet and tart lemon candy flavor on the end. The rye whiskey provides a full body and baking spice notes.
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
Salade de Fraises
This cocktail is inspired by the strawberries salad, a summer dish often served in France after the cheese course, especially at family gatherings.
L'Oro di Amalfi
A bebida apresenta-se em duas camadas distintas. A base é dourada e vibrante como uma tarde ensolarada na costa Amalfitana. No topo, a espuma de vinho
Colli Albani
The main focus is to maintain the flavour and elements of the limoncello by adding ingredients that compliment it. Fresh lemon, basil, gin and almond are
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.
