Midori Spumoni
Description
Midori Spumoni is a twist cocktail based on the Italian-born 'Spumoni', arranged with Japanese melon liqueur 'Midori'. Characterized by its vibrant emerald green color, this easy-to-drink long cocktail perfectly balances the sweetness of melon, the acidity of grapefruit, and the refreshing quality of tonic water. With a low alcohol content of 4-5%, it's recommended for cocktail beginners.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （1980s）
The original Spumoni is an Italian-born cocktail made with Campari, grapefruit juice, and tonic water, which gained popularity in Japan where Suntory even sold it in canned form. Later, Japanese bartenders created a variation using the Japanese melon liqueur 'Midori' instead of Campari, giving birth to the Midori Spumoni.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with the talent to beautify their surroundings
The vibrant green color of melon liqueur brightens the surroundings, while the refreshing grapefruit and effervescent tonic water bring vitality to the environment, representing how the person enjoying this cocktail has the talent to positively influence their surroundings.
Famous Quotes
- "This emerald jewel of a cocktail brightens both the drinker's heart and their environment" - Japanese Bartender
Trivia
- Spumoni comes from the Italian word 'Spumare' meaning 'to foam', referring to the bubbles from tonic water
- There's a theory that the original Spumoni was created in Japan, and Suntory once sold it in canned form
- Midori liqueur was first created in 1964 as 'Hermes Melon Liqueur' and renamed to 'Midori' in 1978
- Known as the birthday cocktail for both January 8th and May 21st, each with different cocktail language meanings
- Midori Spumoni is a Japanese-born twist cocktail that arranges the Campari-based Spumoni with Japanese melon liqueur
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Midori (Melon Liqueur) - 30 ml
- Grapefruit Juice - 60 ml
- Tonic Water - 40-60 ml
- Ice - 適量
Instructions:
- Fill a tumbler or Collins glass with ice
- Pour 30ml of Midori (melon liqueur)
- Add 60ml of grapefruit juice
- Stir 20-30 times with a bar spoon
- Gently pour 40-60ml of tonic water
- Stir lightly 2-3 times to combine
- Garnish with lime slice or cherry if desired