Japanese Slipper recipe
A vibrant emerald sour balancing sweet honeydew melon with crisp orange liqueur and fresh lemon.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 2 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Sidecar Family
Ingredients
- 1 oz Midori melon liqueur
- 1 oz Cointreau (or quality triple sec)
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
How to make a Japanese Slipper
- Chill a coupe glass in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Combine Midori, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for ten to fifteen seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Fine strain the liquid into the chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a single maraschino cherry dropped into the center.
Garnish
Maraschino cherry
Pro tip
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled juice to maintain the bright acidity required to balance the rich melon liqueur.
History of the Japanese Slipper
The Japanese Slipper was created in 1984 by French bartender Jean-Paul Bourguignon at Bacchus restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. The vibrant green cocktail gained international acclaim after being featured by Midori as a signature drink.
Flavour profile
Melon, Citrus, Sweet, Tart
Variations
- Tokyo Mule — Top with ginger beer instead of serving neat in a coupe.
- Emerald Sparkle — Top with dry prosecco in a champagne flute for effervescence.
- Melon Margarita — Substitute blanco tequila for half the Cointreau for an agave backbone.
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