What is Midori?:
Midori is the brand name for a specific liqueur that is distinct in two aspects: color and flavor. The color of Midori is unlike any other liqueur to date. It is a beautiful light green that is often used in cocktails for that exact characteristic. If you are drinking a bright green cocktail, it is likely that one of the ingredients in Midori.
The Flavor of Midori:
The flavor of Midori is also unique. It is that of a very sweet melon - although I would not peg it to a specific type of melon, but more of a mix. This distinct flavor profile is often used in cocktails to highlight other fruits. Because of its flavor mixing versatility and the desire for its color in cocktails, I would consider Midori an essential for a well-stocked bar.
About Midori:
Midori is produced by Suntory, a popular Japanese brewer and distiller. It was launched in 1978 and in 1987 production began in Mexico, where it is still produced. The name "midori" comes from the Japanese word for "green" (緑).
- 21% alc/volume (42 proof)
- Retails for around $20/750ml bottle
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Midori Cocktails:
- Dreaming of Zen
- Ghostbuster
- Green Carnation
- Green Ghoul
- Greentini
- Grinch
- Halloween Harvest Punch
- Holiday Hopper
- Irish Frog (shooter)
- Japanese Slipper
- Kool-Aid (shooter)
- Melon Ball (shooter)
- Melon Ball Drop
- Melon Margarita
- Melon Patch
- Melon Splash
- Midori Sour
- Pearl Harbor
- Planetary Punch
- Shamrocked (shooter)
- Sour Patch Margarita
- Spider's Kiss
- Stoplight (shooter)
- Tropical Cooler
- Vanilla Vixen
