There are a number of cocktails out there calling themselves the Tropicana, but this is the recipe that calls for a touch of creme de cacao. Oh, yes – this one is different from the others. The overall flavor here is fruity, but it definitely has that kind of flavor that you have to think about a little. There are ... Read More »
The Skinny Dipper is all about the contrast between mellow and tart flavors, and blending the two to bring out the best in each other. The ratio is important here – three times as much of the tart cranberry juice as the mellow Midori. Cranberry and melon may not sound like a natural combo, but it actually works well – ... Read More »
The Hot Brown Lizard blends the flavors of cinnamon and melon, which might sound repulsive. But it’s actually a surprisingly good combination. This drink is extremely sweet, and it goes down very smooth which makes it a nice choice for new drinkers who are still getting used to the taste of alc0hol. It also makes a great dessert alternative. And ... Read More »
The Sweet Tart cocktail tastes mainly like Midori, but with a little bit of a citrus edge. If the name makes you think it’s supposed to resemble a Sweetart candy, perish the thought. This drink is definitely on the sweet side, despite the hint of tartness. Midori’s intensely sweet melon flavor dominates. Of course, you can play with the amounts ... Read More »
The Y2K Shot is a very sweet cocktail featuring Midori and Chambord. These two liqueurs combine to form a raspberry-melon flavor that’s cut only by an ounce of vodka. It was originally one of the many drinks formulated to ring in New Year 2000, hence the name. This drink is good for an evening of dancing, where you can burn ... Read More »
The Melon Mimosa is basically – you guessed it – a Mimosa with Midori instead of orange juice. That means there are no mixers in this one, unlike the Mimosa. The combination of melon and champagne flavors works well, particularly in my opinion with a champagne that’s on the dry side, since you get plenty of sweetness from the Midori. ... Read More »
In a drink called the Watermelon Cooler, you might expect to find some watermelon flavored schnapps. But this recipe pre-dates all those new-fangled flavored liquors and instead combines Midori with a strawberry liqueur to get something like the flavor of watermelon. This is a complicated drink, so there’s also grenadine, cranberry juice, vodka and spiced rum. The overall flavor is ... Read More »
The Riedinger isn’t the prettiest cocktail out there. When you pour brown cola into green Midori, you get something that looks like swamp water. But don’t let that stop you from trying this one. The flavor of honeydew and cola with the tartness of lime is a pretty fascinating combination that grows on you quickly. This is a smooth, easy ... Read More »
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