Midori Melon Liquor, fruit liqueurs, 70cl

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We’ll be going over these substitutes in more details and answering some questions you may have about Midori in this article! Midori Liqueur Substitutes 1. Bols Melon Liqueur

When encountering a bottle of Midori, the first thing you’re likely to notice is the liqueur’s electric green color. Though originally dubbed Hermes Melon Liqueur, the beverage’s name was changed to Midori in 1978, which, when translated from Japanese, simply means “green.” It’s made from two types of melon exclusively harvested in Japan. In Yubari City, Yubari melons harvested in June and July are processed into a rich orange-colored pulp. Optional ingredient: If you want your liqueur to look more like Midori then add several drops of green food dye.Or you can make a homemade version. For a non-alcoholic swap, you can use Still Spirits Essences or a homemade melon puree. It is widely available at many bars across the world. Suntory, a Japanese company, created this sweet liqueur using brandy, neutral grain alcohol, and sugar. Their Melon Liqueur is an excellent swap for Midori in a pinch due to its fluorescent green color and bright melon flavor.

Add midori, lime juice, and lemon juice to a low ball glass and stir. Top with the soda water. Add a half cup of ice cubes and a cherry to garnish. Serve. Is Midori A Strong Alcohol? Midori is most typically used as a mixer since it is incredibly sweet and low in alcohol, containing just 20–21 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

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Both Yubari Melon and Musk Melon used in Midori are sourced from Japan. The volcanic ash in the soil of the northern island city of Yubari gives the Yubari melon a very high nutritional value. It is a pale orange but has an intense melon flavor. Bottega Melone works beautifully in a variety of mixed drinks. Maybe you want that fun melon flavor and bright green color, but you are abstaining from alcohol for religious or personal reasons. Look no further than Still Spirits Melon Liqueur Essence. It can be a pricey liqueur though and sometimes hard to find in stores since it is an imported liqueur.