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Japanese Slipper
A vibrant green modern classic combining Midori melon liqueur, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice into a perfectly balanced sweet-and-citrus cocktail.
🇦🇺 Australia, Oceania
Also linked to 🇯🇵 Japan
Preparation
- 1Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2Add the Midori, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice.
- 3Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 4Double strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
- 5Garnish with a honeydew melon slice or a maraschino cherry.
Historical Background
The Japanese Slipper was created in the 1980s by Jean-Paul Bourguignon at Mietta's Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. Inspired by the vibrant green color and distinctive melon flavor of Midori, the cocktail quickly became an international favorite and remains one of the best-known drinks featuring the Japanese liqueur.
