Melon Ball
Description
Melon Ball is a very fruity long cocktail combining vodka, melon liqueur (Midori), and orange juice. Beloved worldwide as the representative cocktail using melon liqueur, it delights the eyes with its beautiful orange and green gradient. It features a gentle flavor where melon's characteristic sweet aroma harmonizes with the refreshing acidity of orange juice.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan (popularized in America) （1978）
This cocktail was proposed for promotional purposes when Suntory International Corp. launched the melon liqueur 'Midori' in America in 1978. It quickly gained popularity due to its simplicity, ease of preparation, and beautiful appearance, becoming a standard melon liqueur cocktail.
Birth Date Meaning
A beautiful person who conceals their emotions
The beautiful orange and green gradient represents external beauty, while the complex flavors hidden beneath the melon's sweetness symbolize the inner depth not shown on the surface, leading to this cocktail language.
Famous Quotes
- 'A cocktail with the beauty and taste of a fruit jewelry box' - American Bartender
- 'A blissful drink created by the perfect harmony of melon and orange' - Cocktail Enthusiast
Trivia
- A representative cocktail proposed for promotional purposes when Suntory launched 'Midori' in America
- Recognized worldwide as the most popular cocktail using melon liqueur
- The beautiful orange and green gradient inspired the name 'Melon Ball'
- Since its 1978 launch, it has been beloved as an easy-to-make cocktail for beginners
- A versatile recipe that can be modified with pineapple juice or grapefruit juice
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 20 ml
- Midori (Melon Liqueur) - 40 ml
- Orange juice - 80 ml
- Ice - 適量 as needed
Instructions:
- Fill tumbler glass with ice
- Add 20ml vodka
- Add 40ml Midori
- Pour 80ml orange juice
- Stir gently with bar spoon
- Garnish with orange slice and cherry
- Serve with straw