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.
Goblin
Tastes like a Sprite - but greener and hairier - hence a goblin.
PALLINI DAIQUIRI FLOAT
A riff on the classic daiquiri with a float of Pallini Limoncello Vegan Cream Liqueur.
Thyme flies
40 ml gin 20 ml pallini limoncello 30 ml honey-thyme syrup 25 ml fresh lemon juice 2 dashes orange bitter Slice of lemon Sprig of thyme The Thyme flies
CREMA
Italian products. Inspiration of fresh ingredients like lemon and mint.
Giardino Bianco
Pallini Limoncello brings bright Amalfi lemon character, layered with the coastal of Gin Mare, gentle smokiness from mezcal, and the savoury nuttiness
Pallini Tart
Inspired by spring and strawberry season, the idea was to replicate a lemon and strawberry tart in a glass.
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.
Gardenista Amalfitano
The aroma and taste of my cocktail represents the Mediterranean culture. The zesty aromas of the sfusato lemons from the Pallini Limoncello pair prerfectly
Miss Pepper
At first the low vegan cream limoncello and the temperature create a viscous mouthfeel and the citrus is what hits your palate at first sip. The use of
Kimono Dragon
This equal parts sour recipe is perfect for cooling off on a hot day or night!
Smoked lemon
Un'interpretazione contemporanea dell'old fashioned che unisce la freschezza del limoncello Pallini alla profondità affumicata del mezcal. Un
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
Picko-Limo-Libre
This is definitely a trust the process kind of drink. Long and refreshing with “a little something something” that gives it a slight savoury twist
Lermonsperso
Yknow how Italians will serve espresso with a lemon peel? I’d like to think of this as a shout out to that tradition with a take that makes it work in
Glaciares de Pallini
Mucho amor
Azure Line
Cocktail élégant à base de limoncello, offrant une attaque citronnée nette, suivie d’une touche exotique de fruit de la passion. La finale est équilibrée
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.
