Green melon liqueur

Reference

Japan (Suntory/Midori), Mexico (production), Global distribution

ABV20-24%

Sub-styles

melon liqueurJapanese fruit liqueurparty/club liqueur

Tasting Notes

Honeydew melon, cantaloupe, cucumber undertone, sugar, bright green (color), clean melon sweetness. Midori: real muskmelon, slightly more complex. Budget versions: candy melon, one-note sweetness. The best use of Midori is when citrus balances its sugar — neat, it's overwhelmingly sweet.

Brand Guide

Primary: Midori ($20-25) — the original, Suntory, Japanese muskmelon. Budget: DeKuyper Melon ($10-15), Bols Melon ($12-15) — artificial melon, serviceable. No premium tier exists beyond Midori — the category caps there. Midori's real-melon claim distinguishes it from all competitors.

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The Story

Neon green, unapologetically sweet, and more useful than purists admit.