Japanese slipper

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]

Japanese Slipper
Cocktail
TypeCocktail
Primary alcohol by volume
ServedStraight up; without ice
Standard garnishHoneydew melon slice
Standard drinkware
Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients
PreparationShake 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)"

Preparation

Place a cherry into a cocktail glass. Place crushed ice into cocktail shaker, add Midori, then the Cointreau and lemon juice. Shake well and strain into the chilled cocktail glass and serve. Garnish with a slice of honeydew melon.

A variation can be made by replacing the Cointreau with vodka.[3]

References
  1. https://cocktailcollective.co/recipe/japanese-slipper/
  2. http://www.cocktailsandbars.com/japanese-slipper-cocktail-recipe/
  3. "Japanese Slipper - Cocktail Recipes - MIDORI - The Original Melon Liqueur -". MIDORI - The Original Melon Liqueur -.
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