If you associate Midori with the '80s—when sugary, colorful cocktails ruled the scene—you wouldn't be wrong. However, stick with us, because today's cocktail is surprisingly smooth, refreshing, and adds a vibrant splash of color to your St. Patrick's Day celebration.
More than just a visually captivating drink, the Midori Illusion combines the sweetness of Midori (which means "green" in Japanese and is crafted from the exquisite Yubari King and musk melons) with the zesty notes of orange, lemon and pineapple. Simply add your choice of vodka or gin, shake it all together, and let your taste buds be transported to a tropical paradise.
After launching in 1978, Midori melon liqueur quickly became synonymous with vibrant nightlife and exotic cocktails. Rumor has it that John Travolta was among the first to try it while dancing the night away at Studio 54. And with each sip, we're reminded that a little nostalgia is just what the leprechaun ordered.
