Japanese Slipper Cocktail
This Japanese Slipper cocktail is a vibrant, citrusy drink made with just three ingredients: Midori, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice. Bright green and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, it’s a simple yet striking cocktail that’s ideal for parties or an easy at-home happy hour.
Servings 2 cocktail
Calories 270kcal
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.
Notes
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
Serving: 2cocktails | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg