Midori Illusion

Melon liqueur leads a shaken combination with small vodka and orange-liqueur measures. Lemon and pineapple supply the fruit component, with the finished mixture served over fresh ice rather than as a shot.

Cloudy bright green Midori Illusion in a highball over ice, with a pineapple wedge.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Midori melon liqueur
  • 10 ml Triple sec orange liqueur
  • 10 ml Vodka
  • 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 20 ml Pineapple juice, unsweetened
  • 1 piece Pineapple piece, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the midori melon liqueur, triple sec orange liqueur, vodka, fresh lemon juice and pineapple juice, unsweetened in a shaker, then fill it with cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled highball over fresh ice.
  4. Finish with a pineapple wedge and serve promptly.