Cocktails with Midori
Midori is a vivid green Japanese melon liqueur with a sweet honeydew flavor. The definitive melon liqueur, essential for Melon Ball cocktails and shots.
3 drinks with midori
What it tastes like
- aroma
- Honeydew melon, Sweet cantaloupe, Floral, Fresh
- taste
- Sweet melon, Honeydew, Candy-like, Light citrus
- finish
- Sweet, Melon, Clean, Medium
History
Launched by Suntory in 1978 at the legendary Studio 54 in New York City. The name means 'green' in Japanese. Made from premium Japanese muskmelons (Yubari and Musk melons), it became synonymous with 1980s cocktail culture. Its distinctive bottle and color made it an instant icon.