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Midori Sour Shot

A bright green sweet-sour shot featuring Midori melon liqueur with fresh citrus.

fruit-liqueurEasy~18% ABV
MethodShakeGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishnone
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 ozmidori(melon liqueur)
  • ½ ozvodka
  • ½ ozlemon juice(fresh squeezed)
Instructions
  1. 1Add Midori, vodka, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a shot glass.
  4. 4Bright green and refreshing!
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History & Origin

The Midori Sour shot is the shooter version of the popular cocktail. Midori, the bright green melon liqueur introduced by Suntory in 1978, provides the distinctive honeydew flavor while lemon juice adds tartness. Its been a popular green shot since Midoris launch party at Studio 54.

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