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.
That’s the one! I priced a bottle of Midori at the package store today; had to run and get groceries, anyway.
$25 a bottle. Eeeek! Wonder what Pistachio liqueur runs?!
I do remember ‘The Universe’ being a tad pricey, but one was more than enough...and worth it! :)