Midori Splice
Description
Midori Splice is a glamorous cocktail that represents the tropical cocktail boom of the 1980s. The tropical flavor created by the combination of Japan-born melon liqueur 'Midori', coconut rum, and pineapple juice is enhanced by the smoothness of layered cream on top. The vivid neon chartreuse color and white cream layer create a beautiful contrast, making it a visually enjoyable cocktail. True to its name 'Splice', different elements form layers to complete as one creation, making it truly a high-performance drink.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1980s）
This cocktail was born in the United States during the 1980s tropical cocktail boom. Created around the same time as Midori's launch, it became popular in discos and bars. With its beautiful layered appearance and simple preparation method, it was loved as a drink that symbolized the youth culture of the time. The name 'Splice' is said to be inspired by video editing terminology.
Birth Date Meaning
A performer who can express themselves clearly
The beautiful layered appearance and the complexity where each flavor harmonizes symbolizes the ability to express one's multifaceted nature. The way different elements of melon, coconut, and pineapple come together as one creation represents a performer's expressive power
Famous Quotes
- "Color is music, its harmony creates beauty" - 1980s Cocktail Culture Theory
Trivia
- The name 'Splice' comes from the way cream floats and separates on top
- It gained popularity as a representative drink of the 1980s tropical cocktail boom
- Midori was called 'drinkable jewel' when first launched in New York
- This cocktail is famous for being a simple recipe that can be made in 2 minutes with just 4 ingredients
- The vivid neon chartreuse color symbolized 1980s disco culture
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Midori - 30 ml
- Coconut Rum - 30 ml
- Pineapple Juice - 120 ml
- Heavy Cream - 15 ml
- Ice - 適量 pieces
Instructions:
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Pour Midori and coconut rum
- Add pineapple juice
- Gently stir from bottom of glass
- Add more ice
- Layer cream on top using spoon
- Garnish with pineapple wedge and cherry