Midori

Core

Japan (Suntory origin), Mexico (current production), France

Famous For

Absolut Evergreen

The neon-green drink from the 1990s that actually tastes better than it looks, which is the opposite of what you would expect.

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Absolut Sex

Midori and vodka in cranberry with a Sprite lift. The nineties in liquid form.

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Arizona Antifreeze

Vodka, Midori, and sour mix. Green, cold, and gone in one shot.

ABV20-21%. Low proof — it's sweet, bright, and designed for mixing, not sipping.

Sub-styles

Melon liqueur

Tasting Notes

Honeydew melon, cantaloupe, green melon, light tropical fruit, candy sweetness, fresh melon rind. Midori tastes like biting into a ripe honeydew with sugar. The melon flavor is genuine but amplified. Cheap generic melon liqueur tastes like green Jolly Rancher.

Brand Guide

Dominant brand: Midori ($20-25). Budget alternatives: Bols Melon, DeKuyper Melon ($10-15). No premium tier exists — Midori is the top of the category. Generic melon liqueurs are noticeably inferior in melon authenticity.