How to Make a Midori Martini
A Midori martini is a sweet, easy-to-make drink that is bright and colorful in presentation. Semi-tropical in nature, a Midori martini is the perfect drink for a relaxing afternoon. Midori martinis also make wonderful after-dinner drinks, especially when paired with light, fruit-based confections and pastries. This recipe makes two Midori martinis. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cocktail shaker
- Crushed ice
- 6 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. Cointreau
- 1 oz. Midori
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp. Rose's lime juice
Instructions
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Fill a cocktail shaker half-full with crushed ice. Add the vodka, Cointreau, Midori, fresh lime juice and Rose's lime juice.
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Cover the cocktail shaker with your hand or the top provided and shake gently for 20 to 25 seconds.
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Strain the drinks into two chilled martini glasses. Garnish each glass with a frozen lime wheel and serve immediately while still cold.
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Tips & Warnings
For a more biting drink, omit the Rose's lime juice and increase the lemon juice by 1/2 teaspoon.
For an interesting variation on this drink, replace the Cointreau liqueur with pear liqueur. This will make the drink a bit sweeter.
You can serve these drinks on the rocks, but a traditional Midori martini is served straight up, as the ice tends to dull the overall flavor. If your drinks are not cold enough, it is better to just add two or three ice cubes to the drink than pour it over ice.
