Melon Daiquiri

Most of us are familiar with the array of frozen daiquiri flavors sold in restaurant bars, especially in tropical vacation spots. Often they are too sweet and use mixers full of artificial flavors. You might be surprised to know that a classic daiquiri actually uses very simple ingredients: light rum, simple syrup, and lime juice.

This midori cocktail simply replaces the simple syrup with melon liqueur. The result is a lightly sweetened cocktail with a delicious taste of melon.

You’ll be transported to your own tropical paradise while sipping a Melon Daiquiri. Plus, drinks with Midori, like this Midori Sour, are simply beautiful and feel a little fancy.

FAQS:

What are the ingredients for a classic daiquiri?A classic daiquiri is simply light rum, lime juice, and simple syrup—much different than what you find at most bars these days.

Is a daiquiri always blended?A daiquiri can be served blended, up, or on the rocks. I chose to serve this melon daiquiri on the rocks, as blending tends to water down flavors. If you prefer a blended drink, simply add the ingredients to a blender with ice, and blend until creamy. You could also add some fresh melon to the blender to make the cocktail even creamier.

What’s the difference between a margarita and a daiquiri?Simply put, a margarita uses tequila as its alcohol base, while a daiquiri uses light rum. Both use lime juice. For sweetness, a margarita uses triple sec, while a daiquiri uses simple syrup.

What is Midori?Midori is a bright green melon flavored liqueur first manufactured in Japan. It’s on the lighter side of ABV at only 20-21%. Midori is best mixed with other liquors or mixers that are not heavily sweetened.

INGREDIENTS FOR A MIDORI DAIQUIRI:

• Rum: A light rum works best in this cocktail.
• Midori: Adds the melon flavor to the daiquiri.
• Lime juice: Balances the sweetness of the Midori. Fresh lime juice is highly recommended.

HOW TO PREPARE A MELON DAIQUIRI:

A daiquiri is a easy cocktail to prepare.

• Simply pour the rum, midori, and lime juice into a shaker of ice.
• Shake to chill the contents, then pour into a glass over ice.
• A sugar rim is totally optional, but it adds a festive flare.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Add a sugar rim if desired.
• Garnish with fresh melon balls and a lime wheel.
• Freeze melon balls ahead of time and use in place of ice cubes when serving.

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INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Rum: Swap out the light rum for coconut rum for a tropical twist to this daiquiri.
• Midori: Any melon liqueur can be used.
• Lime juice: Homemade sour mix also works well, but will deliver a slightly sweeter drink.

RECIPE NOTES:

• I recommend using fresh lime juice rather than a store-bought sweetened lime juice for this recipe.
• A measured shot glass allows you to get the perfect proportions in your cocktails.
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