[Diana in Wisconsin]

Thanks, Liz! Nice to know there’s an actual ‘recipe’ for something I make quite a lot during Zucchini Season. I highly recommend this; it’s yummy! :)

We had a Japanese restaurant in Madison that was to die for. They made this as a side dish, but of course right in front of you and with great theatrics. ;)

(Kind of a knock off ‘Benny Hana’ restaurant.)

They made an awesome drink called ‘The Universe’ with I don’t know WHAT in it, other than I learned to love Midori Melon Liqueur.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Just a reminder as to how AWESOME Mother Nature is. This is a volunteer sunflower from plain old bird seed. Look at the center - I find it mesmerizing. It's, 'all about the fractals' with Nature.

[Liz]

Glad you liked it Di.........

Nice to know another Japanese food lover.

[Liz]

Because of strong interest from top U.S. bartenders, Midori® Melon Liqueur was consumer-tested and launched in the year 1978 in NYC.

The same year that it was released, Midori Melon Liqueur is the main ingredient highlighted in “The Universe,” a cocktail that wins first prize in the United States Bartenders’ Guild annual competition.

The Universe cocktail is made from Midori melon liqueur, vodka, pistachio liqueur, pineapple juice and lime juice, and served in a chilled champagne glass.

INGREDIENTS
15 ml / ½ oz. Midori melon liqueur
15 ml / ½ oz. vodka
15 ml / ½ oz. Lime Juice
10 ml/ ⅓ oz. pistachio liqueur
30 ml / 1 oz. pineapple juice

METHOD
Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.
Strain into a chilled champagne glass.