Frozen Midori Margarita
Description
The Frozen Midori Margarita is a variation of the traditional margarita where white curaçao is replaced with Japanese-born melon liqueur 'Midori' and served frozen style. Launched in America in 1978, Midori became beloved by bartenders worldwide, and this cocktail is particularly popular on hot summer days. It features a vibrant green color, melon aroma, and sherbet-like texture, making it a visually appealing drink.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States (using Japanese liqueur) （1978年以降）
The frozen margarita was invented in Dallas, Texas in 1971, and this melon version emerged after Suntory launched Midori in America in 1978. Midori's vibrant color and unique flavor created a new cocktail culture in the American bar scene.
Birth Date Meaning
A person of dignity with unique personality and assertions
The vibrant green color and distinctive taste of Midori melon liqueur represents someone who possesses both individuality and dignity with a strong presence.
Famous Quotes
- "The frozen margarita is not just a drink, it's Texas culture itself" - Mariano Martinez
Trivia
- In 1971, Mariano Martinez in Dallas invented the world's first frozen margarita machine by adapting a Slurpee machine. It's now displayed at the Smithsonian Museum.
- Midori debuted in 1978 at New York's legendary nightclub Studio 54, becoming a global melon liqueur brand.
- The frozen margarita was officially designated as Dallas's official drink on May 11, 2001.
- Midori is made from premium musk melons from Shizuoka and Yubari melons from Hokkaido, Japan.
- Known as the birthday cocktail for January 5th, it's enjoyed as a drink that asserts individuality at the start of the new year.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Tequila - 30 ml
- Midori (Melon Liqueur) - 15 ml
- Lemon Juice - 10 ml
- Sugar Syrup - 1 tsp
- Crushed Ice - 1 cup
- Salt - 適量
Instructions:
- Wet the rim of the glass with water or lemon juice and coat with salt for snow style
- Add tequila, Midori, lemon juice, and sugar syrup to the blender
- Add 1/2 cup of crushed ice and blend thoroughly
- Blend for about 30 seconds until it reaches a sherbet-like consistency
- Pour into the salt-rimmed glass using a bar spoon
- Insert a short straw
- Garnish with lime wheel or mint leaves as desired