Midori Sour, A Five-Decade-Old Forgotten Classic Cocktail

By Ranita Ray

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The Midori Sour first appeared in the 1970s as a fun and simple boozy libation. A Midori sour can be prepared in several ways. The most typical recipe calls for Midori liqueur, vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, and club soda. Here are some facts and recipe for the Midori Sour cocktail.

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What Is Midori?

Yubari King Melon and musk melon flavour Midori, an exquisite Japanese liqueur. The alcoholic beverage is prepared from grain alcohol, cognac, sugar, and green colour.

Various Variations

Variations on this cocktail calls for sour mix instead of fresh juice, no vodka for a lower alcohol content, or even just vodka and no soda, like a martini.

Sweetness Alert

Keep the syrupy sweetness of Midori in mind as you experiment with different flavours and components. To ensure taste balance, limit any added sweets.

Midori Sour Recipe

Ingredients 1 ounce Midori 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 ounce freshly extracted lime juice Club soda Lemon wheel for garnish

Step 1

Collect everything you'll need. Fill a Collins glass or any cocktail glass with ice, then add the Midori, vodka, lemon, and lime juices.

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Step 2

Give it a good stir, then finish it off with some soda water. Add a slice of lemon for presentation, and serve.