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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.
Garden Party
A light and savory spritz for hot summer days on the patio. The Pallini Limoncello provides and amazing foundation for the cocktail and helps to highlight
From the grove
While lemon forward in profile, there is a rich and savoury creaminess to the drink. The drink is complex in tasting with bitter notes coming from the
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
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
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
The Verve Pal
A refined sour–spritz hybrid built around limoncello. Bright lemon leads into layered bergamot and soft florals, lifted by gentle Mediterranean herbs.
Scintilla di Amalfi
A refined citrus-forward cocktail highlighting Pallini Limoncello, layered with fresh lemon brightness and a clean, structured backbone. The palate opens
Amalfi Spirit
A delicately silky cocktail which pairs naturally with salty and savoury snacks.
Citrus "Elysium"
A citrusy, refreshing, and light drink with a touch of bitterness that provides the perfect balance to its sweetness.
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
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
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
Tokyo Salute
Overall Experience — Refreshing at first sip, then slowly evolving into a layered mix of citrus, umami, and savory complexity.
Velvet Coast
Limoncello brings sunshine. Lavander adds a soft aromatic breeze and cucumber brings clarity and freshness. Gin is here to wrap it all up and give structure.
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
Fabicello
A very refreshing drink for the incomig summer who blend the flotl flavor of the rose with some citrusy flavors of lemons and lime, sweet enough but not
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.
