Midori (ミドリ (緑)) is a sweet, bright green-colored liqueur made by Suntory, flavored with Yubari King and muskmelon. It is manufactured in Japan, the United States, Mexico, and France. It was first released in 1964 under the name "Hermes Melon Liqueur", but changed its name to "Midori" in 1978. It was made exclusively in Japan until 1987. Midori is typically 20–21% alcohol by volume.
As it is extremely sweet, Midori is not usually taken "straight"; it is generally used in a cocktail.
Famous cocktails including midori
- Japanese slipper (Midori, Cointreau, and lemon juice)
- Scooby snack (Midori, heavy cream, banana liqueur, coconut rum, and pineapple juice, whipped cream topping and (optional) Scooby Snack biscuit on top)[1]