is a sweet, bright green-colored
liqueur made by
Suntory, flavored with
Yubari and
muskmelon. It is manufactured in Japan, the United States, Mexico, and France. It was first released in 1964 under the name "Hermes Melon Liqueur", but changed its name to "Midori" in 1978. It was made exclusively in Japan until 1987. Midori is typically 20–21%
alcohol by volume. Its name is the
Japanese word for "green" (緑). The Midori formulated in France is sweeter than the original Japanese version.
As it is extremely sweet, Midori is not usually taken "straight"; it is generally used in a
cocktail,
Sour flavors are often combined with Midori in order to balance out its
sweetness.
Famous cocktails including midori
*
Japanese slipper
A Japanese slipper is a drink made from Midori
Midori (みどり, ミドリ, , , ) is the Japanese word for "green" and may refer to:
Places
* Midori, Gunma
* Midori-ku, Chiba
* Midori-ku, Nagoya
* Midori-ku, Sagamihara
* Midori-ku, Saitama ...
(
Midori,
Cointreau, and
lemon juice)
* Scooby snack (
Midori,
banana liqueur,
coconut rum, and
pineapple juice)
* Midori Sour (Midori,
Vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, and
soda water)
History
Although Hermes Melon Liqueur was released by
Suntory in Japan in 1964, it was renamed "Midori" for its release to the US market at
Studio 54 in
New York City
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in 1978 during a party held by the cast, crew, and producers of ''
Saturday Night Fever''.
By 1983, Midori was distributed in 20 countries.
[ In 2013, following consumer research, Suntory reduced the sugar content and began producing Midori with a redesigned label and frosted glass bottle.][
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See also
* List of melon dishes
References
{{Melons
Fruit liqueurs
Japanese liqueurs
Melon drinks
Products introduced in 1978
Japanese brands
Suntory