Midori Cocktails
Midori drinks are a fun, flavorful way to spice up your cocktail repertoire. You’ll feel like you’re on a tropical vacation with every sip of these delicious, colorful Midori cocktails.
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If you’ve never tried Midori Melon Liqueur, you’re in for a treat. This bright green liqueur has a sweet and fruity taste that’s mixed into tropical-flavored drinks, martinis, and other cocktails.
It has the flavor of a honeydew melon but is sweeter. And it’s actually made with yubari and musk melons from Japan.
Ready to mix up some fabulously sweet drinks for you and your friends? Here are 15 of our favorite Midori cocktails to get you started. Cheers!
1. Mermaid Drink
Mermaid Drink from Juggling Act Mama – Lemon juice, vodka, midori, and Blue Curacao make this yummy blue-green lemon drop. It’s both fruity and sweet and a cinch to make because there are not many ingredients! Make up a pitcher to serve at your next grown-up Mermaid Party.
2. Tropical Storm Punch
Tropical Storm Punch from Juggling Act Mama – Traditionally, I make this yummy rum cocktail with blue curacao, pineapple juice, passion fruit rum and simple syrup. Sometimes I add a little splash of Midori because I always have this sweet liqueur on hand and it’s totally delish!
3. Midori Sour
Midori Sour from Food Lovin’ Family – This bright green drink is a classic cocktail with vodka, sour mix, fresh citrus juice, and lemon lime soda, along with Midori, of course! Add lots of ice cubes and get ready for a delicious sour cocktail. It’s a fun drink for parties and holidays.
4. Midori Martini
Midori Martini from Crazy for Crust – You’ll love this fun twist on a traditional martini! My sweet friend Dorothy has been making these for years – they’re the perfect sweet and tart drink. Garnish with a lime wedge if you like, or a simple cherry.
5. Japanese Slipper Cocktail
Japanese Slipper Cocktail from Flour on My Face – This is an easy cocktail with a fancy name!
Just add midori melon liqueur with Triple Sec and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Then, pour over ice in a highball glass and you’re ready to enjoy a delicious cocktail.
6. Midori Splice
Midori Splice from Simple Joy – If you love a good Pina Colada then you’re going to adore this fruity cocktail with coconut rum, pineapple juice, and heavy cream garnished with tropical fruit and a maraschino cherry!
7. Traffic Light Shot
Traffic Light Shot from Cocktails with Class – Gorgeous, isn’t it? This Stop Light drink is always the hit of any party! It’s totally delicious and so simple to make… definitely one of the best layered shots out there.
8. Frozen Honeydew Margarita
Frozen Honeydew Margarita from Restless Chipotle – Grab yourself a fresh honeydew melon and get ready to make some tasty margaritas!
In addition to Midori, you’ll need lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, and granulated sugar. Don’t forget salt or sugar crystals for the rim of the glass.
9. Green Hawaiian Cocktail
Green Hawaiian Cocktail from The Farmwife Drinks – With Malibu Rum and pineapple juice, this is a tropical drink that’s perfect for sipping poolside and pretending you’re in the tropics! Serve them in a tall glass – like a collins glass – with a pineapple wedge.
10. Shamrock Punch
Shamrock Punch from Lemon Tree Dwelling – Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! With a splash of seltzer and vodka, this is garnished with lemons and maraschino cherries.
However, if you’re not a fan of vodka, it can also be made with white rum.
11. High Tide Cocktail
High Tide Cocktail from Ann’s Entitled Life – Like many of the other tropical cocktails with Midori liqueur, this green cocktail drink recipe includes rum and pineapple juice, along with Blue Curacao and coconut liqueur.
12. Midori Gin and Tonic
Midori Gin and Tonic from Sidewalk Shoes – If you love a good gin and tonic but you’re also a fan of fruity drinks, you have to try this Midori gin and tonic. It’s so good!
🍸 More Delicious Midori Recipes
- Green Demon from Mix that Drink
- Midori June Bug from A Year of Cocktails
- Melon Ball Cocktail from Dishes Delish
- Midori Colada from Flour on My Face
- Grinch Sangria from 3 Yummy Tummies
- Limoncello Midori Sour from A Magical Mess
Make a splash this summer with some beautiful Blue Curacao Drinks! Blue Curacao offers a refreshing and tropical twist to the ordinary mixed drink. These cocktails are perfect for hot summer days by the pool, tropical luaus, and other special occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Midori mixes well with grapefruit or orange juice, lemon lime soda, sour mix, club soda, and ginger ale.
Midori also mixes well with rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey.
While there’s no need to refrigerate Midori, even after it’s opened, it should be stored in a cool spot out of direct sunlight.
The alcohol content in Midori is around 20 percent.
🍹 Party Food Ideas
Don’t serve these tasty melon cocktails without some yummy snacks to go with them! Here are a few recipe ideas you’ll love:
😋 Similar Recipes
Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:
There’s something for just about everyone in this collection of Midori Cocktails. Which one will you try first??
I love this whole list of Midori cocktails!! I made the tropical storm recipe for my sister and we both loved it.
Pinning so I can try some of the others soon!!