Tag: Melon Liqueur

Japanese Slipper

Japanese Slipper

Ingredients

1 oz.Melon Liqueur
1 oz.Triple Sec
1 oz.Lemon Juice
GarnishMelon
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
  • Garnish with a Melon Chunk and Cocktail Cherry

The Japanese Slipper is an electric green sour that was created in 1984 by Jean-Paul Bourguignon in Melbourne, Australia. It gets it’s name from Midori, which is a Melon Liqueur from Japan.

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Midori Illusion

Midori Illusion

Ingredients

2 oz.Midori
.5 oz.Vodka
.5 oz.Triple Sec
2 oz.Pineapple Juice
1 oz.Lemon Juice
GarnishPineapple Wedge

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Collins Glass over Ice
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge and Straw

The Midori Illusion was invented sometime within the 80’s and 90’s timeframe. Its original purpose was to be used for shooters, so if you want some green shots for St. Patty’s Day or something, this is not a bad idea.

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Midori Sour (includes 3-Ingredient Version)

Midori Sour

Ingredients

1 oz.Midori
1 oz.Vodka
.5 oz.Lime Juice
.5 oz.Lemon Juice
To TopSoda Water
GarnishLime Wheel

Directions

  • Combine the Alcohol and Citrus Juice in a Collins Glass over Ice
  • Top with Soda Water
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Lime Wheel and Straw

The Midori Sour is less of a Sour and more of a Highball. It was invented sometime in the 1970’s and later became a staple of 80’s Night Clubs. If you want an actual Sour, below is a recipe for the 3-Ingredient Midori Sour.

3-Ingredient Midori Sour

Ingredients

2 oz.Midori
1 oz.Lime Juice
.5 oz.Egg White
GarnishMelon Ball

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker
  • Dry Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
  • Add Ice to the Shaker
  • Wet Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Sour Glass or Coupe
  • Garnish with a Melon Ball
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Midori Splice

Midori Splice

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Midori
1.5 oz.Coconut Liqueur
3 oz.Pineapple Juice
To TopCream
GarnishPineapple Wedge

Directions

  • Combine the Midori, Malibu and Pineapple Juice in a Hurricane Glass with Ice
  • Stir till combined
  • Float Cream on top
  • Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge and Straw

The Midori Splice is a Dessert Cocktail that is meant to taste like the Splice Ice Cream of Australia.

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