Green Eyes
Description
Green Eyes is a historic cocktail adopted as the official drink of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Characterized by its beautiful green color from the Japanese melon liqueur 'Midori', it was named for its resemblance to green eyes. The tropical fruit and coconut aromas create a tropical atmosphere, making it perfect for hot summer days or resort settings. Often served frozen style, it offers a smooth, sherbet-like texture.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1983年）
Created in 1983 by bartender Albert Rebetie of Restaurant 'Le Premiere' for the National Cocktail Contest. After winning first place in the Western Region's Long Cocktail Division, it was selected as the official cocktail for the following year's Los Angeles Olympics. It became a symbolic presence of the commercialization of the first Olympics held solely with private funding.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with the talent to sense interesting things
This cocktail language represents someone with unique sensibility and insight. Like green eyes that gaze deeply into things, they possess the talent to discover interesting aspects and values that others might overlook. It indicates a special ability to be creative, observant, and perceive the hidden charms in everyday life.
Famous Quotes
- "Green eyes show a new world to those who look" - Albert Rebetie (Creator)
Trivia
- Adopted as the official cocktail of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, gaining worldwide recognition.
- Won first place in the Long Cocktail Division for the Western Region at the 1983 National Cocktail Contest in the US. Created by Albert Rebetie of Restaurant 'Le Premiere'.
- Named after the beautiful green color created by the Japanese melon liqueur 'Midori', which evokes the image of green eyes.
- The Los Angeles Olympics was the first Games held without public funding, and the adoption of this cocktail was part of the commercialization efforts.
- Available in two styles - frozen and build - which can be chosen according to season and preference.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Gold Rum - 30 ml
- Melon Liqueur (Midori) - 25 ml
- Pineapple Juice - 45 ml
- Coconut Milk - 15 ml
- Lime Juice - 15 ml
- Crushed Ice - 適量
Instructions:
- Prepare plenty of crushed ice
- Add gold rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and lime juice to a blender
- Add crushed ice and blend until smooth
- Pour into a hurricane glass or goblet
- Garnish with a lime slice on the rim of the glass
- Add a thick straw
- Optionally garnish with mint leaves