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Midori
A pre-2013 bottle of Midori with holographic style label and clear glass
TypeLiqueur
ManufacturerSuntory
Country of origin Japan
Introduced1964
Alcohol by volume 4.5–20%
Websitehttp://www.midori-world.com/

Midori (ミドリ) is a sweet, bright green-colored liqueur made by Suntory, flavored with Yubari and muskmelon. It is manufactured in Japan, the United States, Mexico, and France. It was first released in 1964 under the name "Hermes Melon Liqueur", but changed its name to "Midori" in 1978. It was made exclusively in Japan until 1987. Midori is typically 20–21% alcohol by volume. Its name is the Japanese word for "green" (緑).

As it is extremely sweet, Midori is not usually taken "straight"; it is generally used in a cocktail.

Famous cocktails including midori

History

Although Hermes Melon Liqueur was released by Suntory in Japan in 1964, it was renamed "Midori" for its release to the US market at Studio 54 in New York City in 1978 during a party held by the cast, crew, and producers of Saturday Night Fever.[3] By 1983, Midori was distributed in 20 countries.[3] In 2013, following consumer research, Suntory reduced the sugar content and began producing Midori with a redesigned label and frosted glass bottle.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Scooby Snack Recipe". June 24, 2022.
  2. ^ Torner, Timo (February 10, 2022). "Midori Sour Cocktail Recipe". Cocktail Society. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Midori: Our story". Midori, Fielding & Jones, Ltd., Deerfield, IL. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
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