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.
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
Velvet Sun
Use a delicate, lightly fruity extra virgin olive oil to ensure a silky mouthfeel without overpowering the drink. Large, compact ice cubes help control
Suntan serenade
Οι περισσότεροι συνδυάζουν το Limoncello με Prosecco ή Tonic. Η χρήση του αγγουριού με το τζίντζερ
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
柠檬哈坦
This is an unconventional Manhattan, and considering that the stiring method varies from person to person, we replaced the regular cooling and dilution
Golden Grove
Golden Grove is a bright, herbaceous limoncello sour inspired by the lemon terraces of the Amalfi Coast. Pallini gives the drink its golden citrus heart,
Kimono Dragon
This equal parts sour recipe is perfect for cooling off on a hot day or night!
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
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 DAIQUIRI FLOAT
A riff on the classic daiquiri with a float of Pallini Limoncello Vegan Cream Liqueur.
Bello Tonico
A vibrant Italian highball combining Pallini Limoncello and slim tonic water, creating a delicate balance of sweetness, freshness and gentle bitterness
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.
Glaciares de Pallini
Mucho amor
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
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
Red String Theory
Refreshing, Citrusy, Floral, Fruity, Light.
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.
