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Luna Amara

Luna Amara was born under the idea that not all citrus needs to be sunny. I wanted to explore Pallini Limoncello's more enigmatic side...not just as a

The Montecello

Experiment at home with friends tasting the results

The Tuscan Job

I start thinking about making a summery and Refreshing Negroni inspired drink tasting some limoncello in Costiera Amalfitana. When I come back home I just

Rio de Amalfi

A not quite highball, not quite sour combination of refreshing cachaça and coconut alongside tangy and floral limoncello. Named after the mashup of Rio

Industrial Lemon

Equal parts cocktail. The limoncello tames the Fernet, producing a lovely drink.

Sunset Sonata

1. Add Limoncello, Gin, and Chamomile Tea into a shaker 2. Shake with ice until fully chilled 3. Strain into a chilled champagne flute 4. Top with prosecco

Citrus Trinitini

I wanted to create a citrus forward botanical martini with 3 parts. I tried the Pythagorean ratio of 3:4:5 but it didn't work. I ended up with 2:3:4 ratio

Giù la testa

A last word variation. Talks to all your senses: smoky, sweet, tart, bitter, sour. To really let the limoncello shine I increased it's ratio to 30ml.

Rianimatore

Well-balanced with the bright lemon flavour, grappa adds a rich and alightly astringent grape flavour

Sotto gli ombrelloni

– Intensity: Medium acid with anise sweetness – Mouthfeel: Well balanced and clean – Character: Full bodied with rounded mouthfeel – Alcohol: Mellow

Do Kopru

Herbal, Sweet, Sour, Fresh

Summer breezil

I want this drink to be a fusion, not a battle. Neither the basil nor the limoncello should overpower the other. That's why I gently tear the basil leaves

Eighteen 75

A delicious dessert cocktail. Intensely creamy but with the flavours of lemon and chocolate. Named 1875 to reflect the enduring elegance of Pallini limoncello.

The Queens knees

Think lemon meringue pie in a glass-zesty, smooth, and just the right amount of sweet. The pisco adds a touch of fruitiness, while the honey syrup warms

The Light of Rome

Upon the first sip, you're greeted by the vibrant zest of Pallini Limoncello, evoking memories of sun-drenched lemon groves. This brightness is elegantly

Lupo

Created for the Pallini Limoncello cocktail competition in April 2025, Lupo is for my friends Luisa and Matteo to celebrate their new son. They are half-Italian,