Midori

Midori is a vibrant green melon-flavored liqueur. It is made with a base spirit infused with yubari and musk melons, which are cultivated and sourced from Japan. The drink also includes sugar, brandy, and artificial coloring, which provides its distinctive green color.

Midori is a clear and sweet liqueur with a subtle melon flavor. When it was released in 1964, it was initially named Hermes Melon Liqueur. The name Midori, which translates as green, was introduced in 1978. In the same year, the liqueur gained international attention after it was launched at the legendary ‘Studio 54’ in New York.

Midori can be sipped on its own, but it is usually used as a cocktail ingredient. It goes especially well with citrus flavors, and it can be mixed with spirits, liqueurs, or fruit juice. Midori was initially solely produced in Japan, but some production was later moved to Mexico and France.