Japanese Slipper Cocktail
This Japanese Slipper cocktail is bright, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. With just three ingredients, it’s incredibly simple to make yet striking in both color and flavor, making it an impressive choice for any occasion.
When I first decided to make this cocktail, I honestly didn’t expect to like it. I assumed it would be overly sweet, even with the lemon juice.
I’d heard of this Japanese Slipper before but had never ordered one. If I saw it on a menu, I’d usually go straight for something like a Mai Tai or a scorpion bowl.
After finally making it myself, I was pleasantly surprised. It’s slightly sweet but beautifully balanced, and the flavors work together in a way that’s bright and refreshing. Now I wouldn’t hesitate to order the Midori slipper instead of my usual favorites.
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How to make a Japanese slipper
Before starting the recipe
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.
The ingredients – Cointreau or orange liqueur, Midori or honeydew melon liqueur, and fresh lemon.
Let’s begin
Measure out the Midori.
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Measure out the Cointreau and fresh lemon juice.
Cap the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain, pour, and divide the liquid into the glass.
Add two cherries to each glass. They look awesome in the bottom of the glass.
Doesn’t it look beautiful?
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Japanese Slipper Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Midori (or melon liqueur)
- 3 ounces Cointreau (or some other orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or inexpensive triple sec)
- 3 ounces lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Garnish
- 4 maraschino cherry
Instructions
Make it
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
- Add Midori, Cointreau and lemon juice3 ounces Midori, 3 ounces Cointreau, 3 ounces lemon juice
- Cap shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
- Divide and pour into the liquid in the martini glass and add the maraschino cherry4 maraschino cherry
- Sip, smile, and enjoy.
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Helpful tips
- I use Midori, but any good-quality melon liqueur will work.
- Choose the best alcohol your budget allows. Better spirits really do make a noticeable difference in flavor.
- Cointreau is my preferred orange liqueur, though triple sec is a perfectly acceptable substitute.
- There’s no need to add extra sweetener. The melon liqueur provides plenty of sweetness on its own.
- I adore Luxardo cherries, but for this cocktail, the classic bright red maraschino cherries look best against the vibrant green color.
- If you prefer a smoother drink, strain out the lemon pulp with a fine mesh strainer as you pour.
- Serve this cocktail in chilled martini glasses for the best presentation.
Nutrition
Originally published in December 2017.
This was delicious and so festive!
It truly is Kathy! Thank you for your comment!
I love the simplicity of this cocktail. It was easy to make and so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks Tina!!!
Oh my, I haven’t had Midori in YEARS! The melon, lemon, and orange color was so refreshing and delicious!
Thanks Sarah and I love Midori, I don’t drink it often though!
That was heavenly. We all loved it.
Thanks, Jacqueline!
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!
wow!!
Thanks, Emily.