Midori Sour
My Midori sour is sweet and sour, and everyone always asks for the recipe at parties. Best of all, it's easy to make with only 4 ingredients!
The Midori Sour Is Making a Comeback
I was introduced to the Midori sour by my cousin one Christmas. I'm in charge of dinner and dessert, and she always provides a unique and eyecatching cocktail. She's previously shared fun creations like Cranberry Margaritas, Cranberry Fireball, and Kir Royales, but this might be her best one yet.
I love the sweet, fruity flavor. It's a great party drink for those who may not partake often. The bright green color also makes it perfect for holidays like Christmas and St Patrick's Day.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Midori Melon Liquor: Midori is Japanese for green and it tastes like candied honeydew melon.
- Use leftovers in my Bob Marley drink.
- Sour Mix: Store-bought or homemade.
- Lime Juice: Use freshly squeezed if you can. I find it more flavorful and less acidic than bottled.
- Lemon Lime Soda: I used Sprite.
️Krystle's Tips️
- To get the most juice from your limes: Roll them on the counter and microwave them for 20-30 seconds to help them release all of their delicious juice.
- Tone Down the Sweetness: If you want a less sweet drink, swap the Sprite for club soda or flavored sparkling water.
- Chill Your Glass: To keep your cocktail ice cold, put your glass in the freezer for 10-20 minutes.
Crystal Clear Ice Cubes
Easily make clear ice by boiling distilled water for clear ice cubes.
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📖 Recipe
Midori Sour
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ Ounces Midori Melon Liqueur
- 2 Ounces Sour Mix
- 1 ½ Ounces Lime Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 1 Dash Lemon Lime Soda I Used Sprite
- Maraschino Cherry If Desired For Garnish
Instructions
- Fill glass with ice. Pour in Midori, sour mix, and lime juice.
- Top off with soda. Garnish with a cherry if desired.
Notes
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- Midori Melon Liquor: Midori is Japanese for green.
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- Lime Juice: Use freshly squeezed if you can.
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- Lemon Lime Soda: I used Sprite.
- To get the most juice from your limes: Roll them on the counter and microwave them for 20-30 seconds to help them release all of their delicious juice.
- Chill Your Glass: To keep your cocktail ice cold, put your glass in the freezer for 10-20 minutes.
Nutrition
We had a bottle of midori left over from a summer solstice party and I was wondering how to use it up... this midori sour was the perfect option. Instead of just trying to use up the bottle, it has become the liqueur of the season!
This Midori sour is a crowd-pleaser! It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and it's so simple to make with just four ingredients.
I love colorful drinks like this - and this midori sour not only looks good, but tastes sweet and refreshing as well!
This is a very refreshing drink, it was my first time mixing a drink using Midori Melon Liqueur but I love that it has a somewhat "retro" cocktail vibe - and history - from the late 70s. I will be serving this at my next cocktail party for sure.
Perfect combination of flavours as I normally find Midori way too sweet. Great balance and loving the colour too!