Emerald City Martini
Description
The Emerald City Martini is a modern cocktail known for its beautiful emerald green appearance. It gained popularity during the disco boom era of the late 1970s to 1980s, particularly beloved on the American West Coast. This vodka-based cocktail perfectly balances the sweetness of Midori melon liqueur with the refreshing tartness of lime, creating an approachable drink that's popular with women due to its beautiful appearance and friendly flavor.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1970年代後半）
Discovered at Dragonfish Cafe in Seattle, this cocktail spread alongside the popularization of Midori melon liqueur, launched by Suntory in America in 1978. Midori was introduced at a party held at the world-famous Studio 54 nightclub in New York that same year, where its vibrant emerald green color captured attention.
Birth Date Meaning
A reliable person with a solid character whom others depend on
The beautiful emerald green color of this cocktail represents valuable stability like jade gemstone, while the gentle sweetness and clear taste of melon symbolizes a trustworthy character
Famous Quotes
- "This emerald green hue has a jewel-like beauty truly worthy of its name" - Regular customer at Dragonfish Cafe
Trivia
- Discovered at Dragonfish Cafe in Seattle and recreated after asking the waitress for the ingredients
- Midori, launched by Suntory in America in 1978, revolutionized world cocktail culture
- This cocktail is unusually named 'Martini' despite containing neither gin nor vermouth
- Uses Midori which made its world debut at New York's Studio 54 in 1978
- Emerald City refers to the utopia from The Wizard of Oz
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 30 ml
- Midori Melon Liqueur - 20 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
- Simple Syrup - 5 ml
Instructions:
- Fill shaker with ice
- Add vodka, Midori melon liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well
- Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with a melon ball on a cocktail pick
- Express lime peel oils and place on rim
- Enjoy the beautiful emerald green appearance