Midori® Sour

If you like sweet and sour combinations then you will love Midori Sours! The traditional way to prepare a Midori Sours is to shake it on ice and strain it into a rocks glass, but some like it on the rocks.

Recipe #1

A delicious cousin of the classic Whiskey Sour, this Midori® Sour recipe combines the fresh taste of melon with pineapple juice for a sweet and sour flavor that's a party for your taste buds. Light, cold and refreshing, serve up the Midori® Sour with your favorite spicy appetizers or entrees for the perfect pairing.

1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur
2 parts Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Wedge

Pour Midori® into pineapple juice. Stir and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Recipe #2

This recipe is closer to the original cocktail, made with lime juice and sugar.

1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup Midori liqueur
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
Garnish: melon balls

Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add Midori and next 3 ingredients.

Shake vigorously; strain mixture into glass. Garnish, if desired.

Recipe #3

1 1⁄2 ounces Midori melon liqueur
1 ounce premium vodka (optional)
2 ounces sour mix (homemade is best)
1 1⁄2 ounces lime juice
1 dash Sprite or 1 dash other carbonated lemon-lime beverage
1 maraschino cherry, garnish

Combine first 4 ingredients and pour over ice. Splash soda and garnish with a cherry.

You can also shake the ingredients on ice and strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a cherry.