Midori Splice
Description
Midori Splice is a tropical long cocktail based on the Japanese-born melon liqueur 'Midori'. The sweet aroma of melon, rich coconut flavor, and pineapple acidity are perfectly balanced, with fresh cream adding smoothness. With its beautiful emerald green color and creamy texture, it's especially recommended for summer evenings or when you want to enjoy a resort-like atmosphere.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States (1980年代)
Created during the tropical cocktail boom of the 1980s when Midori liqueur gained popularity in America. It was conceived as an innovative recipe that enhanced the melon flavor by combining coconut and pineapple.
Birth Date Meaning
The sweet, pure taste of melon combined with tropical elements represents an attractive and approachable personality that many people love
Famous Quotes
- 'A glass filled with green magic' - American Bartender
Trivia
- Midori liqueur made its glamorous debut at the famous New York nightclub 'Studio 54' in 1978
- The world's first melon liqueur developed by Suntory, using Japan's finest Yubari and musk melons
- Used as the base for 'The Universe' cocktail that won the American Bartenders Association annual contest
- Now sold in over 50 countries and has grown into a global premium liqueur
- MIDORI derives from the Japanese word for 'green', featuring a distinctive emerald green color
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Midori Melon Liqueur - 30 ml
- Coconut Liqueur - 15 ml
- Pineapple Juice - 60 ml
- Fresh Cream - 15 ml
- Ice - 適量 pieces
Instructions:
- Prepare a Collins glass filled with ice
- Pour Midori melon liqueur
- Add coconut liqueur
- Pour pineapple juice
- Slowly float fresh cream on top
- Gently stir with a bar spoon
- Garnish with pineapple wheel and maraschino cherry