Japanese Slipper Cocktail
This Japanese slipper cocktail is easy to make, perfectly balanced, and refreshingly delicious. Made with just 3 ingredients, this vibrant and easy cocktail recipe guarantees to impress on any occasion.
When I decided to make this cocktail, frankly, I didn’t think I was going to like it. I thought that it was going to be too sweet, even knowing there is lemon juice in it.
I’d heard of this cocktail before but I’d never ordered one. I think that’s because restaurants that serve this Japanese slipper drink offer other fare that I would pick first, like a Mai Tai or a scorpion bowl!
Now that I have made this slightly sweet but perfectly balanced Midori slipper, I wouldn’t think twice about deviating from my usual standbys to order this instead. The combination of flavors are pleasing and delicious.
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Helpful tips
- I’m using Midori but you can use any melon liqueur brand you like.
- I always recommend buying the best alcohol that you can afford because there is a difference in taste that you will appreciate once you try it.
- I use Cointreau which is an orange liqueur, but if you can’t afford it, triple sec is fine to use instead.
- Even though this cocktail contains lemon, you don’t need to add any sweetener because melon liqueur is sweet enough.
- I love Luxardo maraschino cherries but in this cocktail, the normal bright red cherries are best because green and red go so well together. Click here to see what maraschino cherry I used.
- I like lemon pulp, but if you want to drink it without it, use a fine strainer to remove the pulp as you pour the liquid in the glasses.
- The cocktail glass you will use, is the martini glass. You’ll need two.
How to make a Japanese slipper
Pre step
Get your cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Get a measuring glass and martini glasses. Wash 4 regular maraschino cherries and set aside for garnish.
After you measure out the ingredients, add to the shaker.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – Cointreau or orange liqueur, Midori or honeydew melon liqueur, and fresh lemon. (A)
Step two
Measure 3 ounces of Midori. (B)
Step three
Measure 3 ounces Cointreau. (C)
Step four
Measure 3 ounces fresh lemon juice. (D)
Step five
Cap the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain and divide between the two martini glasses.
Step six
Add two cherries to each glass. They look awesome in the bottom of the glass.
Let’s get a closer look.
And the vertical view of this neon drink.
I hope you enjoyed this Japanese slipper cocktail recipe!
Please feel free to leave me a comment. What’s your favorite exotic cocktail? I’d love to know!
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Japanese Slipper Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces Midori melon liqueur
- 1.5 ounces Cointreau or some other orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or inexpensive triple sec
- 1.5 ounces lemon juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
Make it
- Fill shaker halfway with ice
- Add Midori, Cointreau and lemon juice1.5 ounces Midori, 1.5 ounces Cointreau, 1.5 ounces lemon juice
- Cap shaker and shake for at least 30 seconds
- Pour into martini glass and add the maraschino cherry1 maraschino cherry
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
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- I’m using Midori but you can use any melon liqueur brand you like.
- I always recommend buying the best alcohol that you can afford because there is a difference in taste that you will appreciate once you try it.
- I use Cointreau which is an orange liqueur, but if you can’t afford it, triple sec is fine to use instead.
- Even though this cocktail contains lemon, you don’t need to add any sweetener because melon liqueur is sweet enough.
- I love Luxardo maraschino cherries but in this cocktail, the normal bright red cherries are best because green and red go so well together. Click here to see what maraschino cherry I used.
- I like lemon pulp, but if you want to drink it without it, use a fine strainer to remove the pulp as you pour the liquid in the glasses.
- The cocktail glass you will use, is the martini glass. You’ll need two.
Nutrition
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This does look delicious and so festive! So funny about making these before noon! It is the dangers of being a food blogger! 🙂
It truly is Kathy! Thank you for your comment!
Isn’t it funny what we will do for natural light? I hear you:) I love the simplicity of this cocktail, I can remember this without even writing it down. I’m going to have to make this, I’m curious. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks Tina!!!
Oh my, I haven’t had Midori in YEARS! The melon, lemon and orange color sounds refreshing and fun!
Thanks Sarah and I love Midori, I don’t drink it often though!
Whoah! Pretty color and I love orange liqueur. Never tried melon though. I’ll need to look into this further, but not before noon LOL 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Traci! And hehe!
That does sound heavenly. I’m in! And…….. it’s evening so I am in the clear. Now pour them girl! Shared
Hehe, Jacqueline! I’m on it!!
It is ridiculously cold outside where I am right now, so I am just hanging out in my slippers and jammies… now I just need this cocktail!
It’s cold here too. I like the idea of being in my Jammies. So, here I go to get them on!
I’m a Midori fan from way back when my sister would order Melon Balls! Great recipe.
Thanks Christopher!
Loved the detail instructions and the alternatives suggested to this delicious cocktail !!
Thanks so much, Michele! I appreciate you letting me know!