Japanese slipper
Drink made from Midori, Cointreau and lemon juice
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A Japanese slipper is a drink made from Midori, Cointreau, and lemon juice. It was created in 1984 by Jean-Paul Bourguignon at Mietta's Restaurant in Melbourne.[1][2]
TypeCocktail
Ingredients
- 3 cl (1 part) Midori
- 3 cl (1 part) Cointreau
- 3 cl (1 part) lemon juice
Base spiritMidori, Orange-flavored liqueur
Standard drinkwareCocktail glass
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| Type | Cocktail |
|---|---|
| Ingredients |
|
| Base spirit | Midori, Orange-flavored liqueur |
| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
| Standard garnish | Honeydew melon slice |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Preparation | Shake together in a mixer with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve. |
History
The Japanese Slipper appears in literature as early as
The bulletin: Issues 5617–5625 in 1988
"you might care for one of the other current favorites — a Toblerone, a Japanese Slipper, or a Mind Eraser. ... Bailey's, Grand Marnier) or a Melon Bullet (Midori, Mainstay, Cointreau, lemon juice)"
