Japanese slipper
A Japanese slipper is a drink made from Midori, Cointreau, and lemon juice. It was created in 1984 by Jean-Paul Bourguignon at Mietta's Restaurant in Melbourne.
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| Type | Cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume |
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| Served | Straight up; without ice |
| Standard garnish | Honeydew melon slice |
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| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Shake together in a mixer with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve. |
History
The Japanese Slipper appears in literature as early as
The bulletin: Issues 5617-5625 in 1988
"you might care for one of the other current favorites — a Toblerone, a Japanese Slipper or a Mind Eraser. ... Bailey's, grand marnier) or a Melon Bullet (Midori, Mainstay, cointreau, lemon juice)"
Preparation
Place a cherry into a cocktail glass. Place crushed ice into cocktail shaker, add Midori, then the Cointreau and lemon juice. Shake well and strain into the chilled cocktail glass and serve. Garnish with a slice of honeydew melon.
A variation can be made by replacing the Cointreau with vodka.[1]
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References
- "Japanese Slipper - Cocktail Recipes - MIDORI - The Original Melon Liqueur -". MIDORI - The Original Melon Liqueur -.
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