Japanese slipper
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| Cocktail | |
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| Type | Cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume |
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| Served | Straight up; without ice |
| Standard garnish | Honeydew melon slice |
| Standard drinkware |  |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Shake together in a mixer with ice. Strain into glass, garnish and serve. |
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]
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[]
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