Why we love the midori illusion
It’s like a tropical island margarita made with vodka and melon liqueur.
This cocktail is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day, but it could easily transport you to the tropics in the middle of winter.
The vibrant green color makes this drink perfect for a St. Patrick’s day celebration.
More Midori recipes: Tokyo iced tea / Grinch mimosa / tipsy mermaid cocktail
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Ingredients & Substitutions
- Midori – This melon liqueur is what give the cocktail it’s distinct color.
- Cointreau – You can substitute another orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or dry curaçao.
- Pineapple juice – Canned pineapple juice is just fine here. I don’t normally recommend fresh pineapple juice because it’s just hard to come find near me.
- Lemon juice – Lime juice could be substituted for this recipe. I recommend fresh squeezed citrus if possible.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
How to make a Midori illusion
Shake the cocktail. Fill a cocktail shake with ice and add the cocktail ingredients. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Garnish and serve. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled ice filled glass. Garnish with pineapple leaves before serving.
Frequently asked questions
What’s in an illusion shaker?
An illusion shaker is a midori illusion in shot form. Once you shake up this cocktail, if you pour it into shot glasses you will have a couple illusion shakers to enjoy. Either way it’s served, you will love this sweet concoction.
More tropical cocktails you’ll love: blue motorcycle cocktail / dark rum mojito / hotel nacional cocktail / Polynesian pearl diver
Midori Illusion
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Midori
- 3/4 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- For garnish: fresh pineapple leaves
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add ingredients to shaker.
- Cover and shake until well chilled.
- Strain and serve over ice.
- Garnish with pineapple leaves before serving.
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