- Midori (liqueur)
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Midori is a bright, green-coloured, muskmelon-flavored cordial made by Suntory. It is manufactured in Japan, Mexico and France, though it was made only in Japan until 1987. It was first concocted in 1978, with a launch party held in New York's famous Studio 54[1].
Midori is usually 20-21% alcohol by volume. The name comes from midori, the Japanese word for "green".
As it is extremely sweet, Midori is generally used in a mixed drink or cocktail; for example, a Japanese slipper. It is usually used in a range of long drinks - with lemonade, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, pineapple juice or orange juice. Sour flavours are often used to balance its sweetness.
Midori manufactured in France is sweeter than the original Japanese formula.
In the 2011 film Fright Night, David Tennant's character Peter Vincent consumes copious amounts of Midori.
References
- ^ "Midori History" Midoriworld.com (accessed April 8, 2007)
External links
Categories:- Fruit liqueurs
- Japanese distilled beverages
- Distilled beverage stubs
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