{"id":9051,"date":"2025-08-04T21:10:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=9051"},"modified":"2026-03-11T20:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:46:08","slug":"liqueur-midori-001-melon-midori-by-suntory","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/liqueur-midori-001-melon-midori-by-suntory\/","title":{"rendered":"LIQUEUR-MIDORI-001 Melon Midori by Suntory"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\uddc3 Introduction to Midori Melon Liqueur<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Product name:<\/strong> Midori<\/em> (Japanese for \u201cgreen\u201d) \u2014 a melon-flavored liqueur known for its vibrant, neon-green color.<\/p>\n

Origin:<\/strong> Originally launched in 1964<\/strong> in Japan under the name Hermes Melon Liqueur<\/em>, it was rebranded as Midori<\/strong> when introduced to the U.S. market in 1978<\/strong>, debuting at a glamorous event at Studio 54, New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Made from Yubari King<\/strong> and musk melons<\/strong> grown in Japan. The melons are extracted and processed in Japan<\/strong>, then the liqueur is blended and bottled in Japan, Mexico, or France<\/strong>, depending on the market.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udce6 Basic Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Specification<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
ABV (Alcohol)<\/strong><\/td>\nAround 20%<\/strong> (40 proof)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common bottle sizes<\/strong><\/td>\n700 ml<\/strong>, with options in 375 ml<\/strong> and 1 liter<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price range<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. $20 per 750 ml bottle<\/strong> (~\u20ab380,000\u2013\u20ab780,000 in Vietnam)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flavor<\/strong><\/td>\nSweet and fruity, strong melon aroma<\/strong>, with a lightly dry finish<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udf78 Flavor Profile & Usage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Midori is very sweet<\/strong>, with a distinct cantaloupe melon<\/strong> aroma and flavor. It is rarely consumed neat<\/strong> due to its intense sweetness.<\/p>\n

Instead, it shines best when diluted or used as a base ingredient<\/strong> in cocktails to balance<\/strong> the sweetness and add color.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf79 Popular Cocktails Featuring Midori<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83e\udd42 Japanese Slipper<\/strong>
30 ml Midori + 30 ml Cointreau + 30 ml fresh lemon juice. Shake with ice, strain into a glass, and garnish with a melon slice or cherry. A bright, citrusy, well-balanced drink.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf4b Midori Sour<\/strong>
Midori mixed with vodka<\/strong> (or shochu<\/strong>), lemon juice<\/strong>, and soda water<\/strong> \u2014 a refreshing sweet-sour cocktail.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf34 June Bug<\/strong>
A tropical mix: Midori<\/strong>, coconut rum<\/strong>, banana liqueur<\/strong>, pineapple juice<\/strong>, and sweet & sour mix<\/strong>. Shake with ice, serve in a Collins glass, and garnish with fruit. Sweet and fruity with eye-catching green color.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf3f Other modern cocktails (as featured in Food & Wine<\/em>):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Honeydew Collins<\/strong> (white rum, Midori, melon juice, lime, soda)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Midori & Rye<\/strong> (rye whiskey, Midori, lemon juice, simple syrup)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Melon Ball<\/strong> (vodka, Midori, melon & pineapple juice, lemon)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These drinks balance Midori\u2019s sweetness and highlight its versatility in mixology.<\/p>\n

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    \u2705 Quick Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Midori<\/strong> is a Japanese melon liqueur<\/strong> with a bold neon-green color, introduced in 1964<\/strong> and gaining international fame in the late 1970s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Alcohol content:<\/strong> 20% ABV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Typical bottle size:<\/strong> 700 ml<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Flavor:<\/strong> Sweet, fruity, unmistakably melon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Best used:<\/strong> In cocktails like Japanese Slipper<\/em>, Midori Sour<\/em>, or June Bug<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A fun, vibrant liqueur that adds color, sweetness, and tropical flair<\/strong> to any drink menu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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