Just in time for July 4th celebrations, relaxing on the porch and entertaining friends… we have the sweetest cocktail recipes from Midori.
Midori® Mebuki
Created by Chef Morimoto
INGREDIENTS
1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur
1 part Junmai Style Sake
1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice
Splash Simple Syrup
METHOD: Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Midori® Sangria
INGREDIENTS
1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur
1.5 parts Red Wine
0.5 part Lemon Juice
Chopped Apple or Pear
Lemon-lime Soda
Orange Wheel, for garnish
METHOD: In a tall glass with ice, combine Midori® Melon Liqueur, red wine, and lemon juice and stir from the bottom of the glass. Add chopped apple or pear and top with lemon-lime soda. Stir gently from bottom of the glass and garnish with an orange wheel.
Midori® Margarita
INGREDIENTS
1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur
1 1/2 parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila
2/3 part Fresh Lime Juice
Salt
Lime Wheel, for garnish
METHOD: Pour Sauza® tequila, Midori® and fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Rim a chilled cocktail/tumbler/rocks glass with salt. Strain the shaken cocktail into the glass, top with ice and garnish with a lime wheel.
Midori® Colada
INGREDIENTS
2 parts Midori® Melon Liqueur
1 part Cruzan® Pineapple Rum
4 parts Colada Mix*
METHOD: Combine ingredients with ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a hurricane type glass and top with whipped cream and a pineapple/cherry stack.
*Colada Mix
INGREDIENTS
5 parts Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut
8 parts Pineapple Juice
1 part Heavy Cream
METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a blender without ice and mix until well blended. Keep remaining mixture chilled (mixture should last between 5-7 days).
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Midori® Pina Punch
Serves 4-5
INGREDIENTS
4 parts Midori® Melon Liqueur
4 parts Pinnacle® Pineapple Vodka
12 parts Pineapple Juice
4 part Mango Juice
Mango Slices
Pineapple Slices
METHOD: Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl over ice. Stir well and garnish with pineapple and mango slices.
