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.
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.
Pallini Alexandra
A silky vegan dessert cocktail combining cognac richness with coconut and vanilla cream. Expect notes of caramel, fig, soft spice, and milk chocolate,
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
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 Drift
Amalfi Drift is a crisp savoury highball with Pallini Limoncello, Aalborg Dill Aquavit, Ferm & Fog Water Kefir Cordial, celery bitters and olive lemonade.
Lemon Pie
A delicious cocktail based on the widely-loved lemon pie dessert. Sweet and sour, a perfect companion for warm summer days.
The Ligurian
A perfect late-summer drink. Bright herbal attack with simultaneous gin botanicals and fresh basil. Lemon and limoncello layer citrus across the mid-palate,
Baciato Dal Sole "Sunkissed"
A light, bright refreshing non alcoholic cocktail, which would be lovely as an aperitif. An easy, slightly savoury cocktail that can be enjoyed at any
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
Passionate Heartbeets
It's a beautifully balanced cocktail that has fruit, floral, and herbal notes.
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
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
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
Limondanza
Mediterranean spice and everything nice! Ginger and rye are balanced by the botanical notes of the blanc vermouth and cardamom bitters. And don't
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
A'furmichella
Non esagerare con l’aria di mare renderà troppo salato il drink l’aria servirà solo per dare quel pizzico di sapidità e creare un contrasto dolce
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.
