Midori Colada
Description
The Midori Colada is a tropical cocktail featuring Japan's pride, the melon liqueur 'Midori'. By adding Midori's sweet melon flavor to the classic Piña Colada, it achieves a more complex and rich taste. The beautiful emerald green color is distinctive and visually appealing. The sweetness of melon, creaminess of coconut, and tartness of pineapple are perfectly balanced, creating a luxurious drink reminiscent of tropical paradise.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1980年代）
After Suntory launched Midori in America in 1978, a Midori boom occurred in 1980s America. During this period, many bartenders created new cocktails using Midori, and the Midori Colada was one of them. Combining the popularity of Piña Colada with Midori's beautiful color, this cocktail gained attention as a visually and gustatorily impressive drink.
Birth Date Meaning
An artist who can genuinely rejoice in everything
The sweet melon flavor and beautiful green color express creativity and pure joy
Famous Quotes
- "Green is the color of hope, Midori is the taste of dreams" - Anonymous bartender
Trivia
- Midori was launched by Suntory in America in 1978 as Japan's original melon liqueur
- Midori introduced the new category of 'melon liqueur' to the world
- A type of 'Color Piña Colada' variation of the classic Piña Colada
- The Midori boom in 1980s America led to the creation of many cocktails
- Midori's beautiful green color comes from natural coloring agents
Recipe
Ingredients:
- White Rum - 30 ml
- Midori Melon Liqueur - 20 ml
- Coconut Liqueur (Malibu) - 20 ml
- Pineapple Juice - 60 ml
- Heavy Cream - 20 ml
- Crushed Ice - 適量 cups
Instructions:
- Pour white rum, Midori, and coconut liqueur into shaker
- Add pineapple juice
- Add ice and shake lightly
- Fill hurricane glass with crushed ice
- Pour shaken mixture into glass
- Float heavy cream on top
- Garnish with melon ball, pineapple wedge, and mint