Midori Sour
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~12%
Ingredients
- 1 ozmidori30 ml
- ½ ozvodka15 ml
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice22 ml
- ½ ozsimple syrup15 ml
Instructions
Combine Midori, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Fresh lemon juice is essential to cut through Midori's sweetness. Shake hard for proper dilution — this drink needs it to avoid being syrupy.
Balance
Midori is very sweet on its own. The lemon juice and vodka provide structure. You may not need the simple syrup at all — taste first.
History
Variations
Japanese Slipper
Replace vodka with Cointreau for a more complex, citrus-forward version.
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Midori Sour
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~12%
Ingredients
- 1 oz midori
- ½ oz vodka
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
Instructions
Combine Midori, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.