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.
Sicilian Balcony
A sweet lemony and herbal twist on the classic espresso martini with a hint of elderflower.
Brezza Limone
Unapologetically lemon-centered, but rounded out by the other ingredients. Gin and ouzo offer subtle herb touches and supporting alcohol body. Sea salt
Amalfi Spirit
A delicately silky cocktail which pairs naturally with salty and savoury snacks.
Pallini Tini
30 ml Grey Große Vodka 30 ml Pallini Limoncello 10 ml Manzanelli Fino Sherry
The Roman Botanical
A tribute to Rome’s gardens. Pallini’s sweetness meets a savoury backbone of Rutte Gin and dry Noilly Prat. Green Chartreuse adds herbal depth, while
Flying Too Close To The Sun
Bright limoncello sweetness meets vegetal tequila and Braulio’s cool bitterness. Coffee adds depth and aroma, while a light mezcal rinse brings subtle
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
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
Citrus "Elysium"
A citrusy, refreshing, and light drink with a touch of bitterness that provides the perfect balance to its sweetness.
Mystical Sweetness
A sweet and sour Cocktail with a kiss of Chocolate and mysterious hint of licorice.
Limon Bubbles
A fresh, zesty and aromatic reinvention of the bubble tea. Playful but not childish. Simple but not easy. Sweet but not sugary.
Mediterraneo Doc
A lower abv but rich in flavour twist of a fizz or sour cocktail,featuring both limoncello and crema di limoncello for richness,density and beautiful foam.
Sicilian Breakfast
A citrusy take on a classic Mai-Tai. The bright citrus flavour of the limoncello complemented by the subtle sweetness of the orgeat. the coconut Rum adds
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
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 Fifth Taste
I wanted to challenge that expectation. So I introduced a fifth taste — umami.Using clarified tomato water, I keep the drink fresh, transparent, and
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.
