Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozMidori melon liqueur
  • 1 ozfresh lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 0.5 ozsimple syrup 1:1
  • 1 ozclub soda(to top)
  • 🍋cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

citrus juicerjiggershakerstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add Midori and lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top with club soda and garnish with a cherry.

📜 History

Midori launched in 1978 at Studio 54 and the sour variation became a signature 80s and 90s drink. Its neon color matched the era perfectly.

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