This week I bring you a fun, sweet Midori cocktail with coconut rum called Caribbean Water. This recipe was inspired by Ocean Water at Fake Ginger. Have you seen her super great blog packed full of delicious recipes? If not, then hurry on over to look around, but come right back. I’ll just wait here… Good stuff, right? When I saw her fun, pretty Ocean Water photos, I wanted to make a cocktail version.
Cocktails made with Midori are sweet and have a wonderful melon flavor. A beautiful, vibrant green liqueur with muskmelon flavor, Midori takes its name from the Japanese word for green. Midori is a sweet liqueur that commonly serves as the solution to sour in a variety of mixed beverages. Cocktail fans with a sugar craving appreciate Midori, which is great with a variety of sour juices like lemon, lime, orange, and pineapple. Look no further than this cocktail if you’re looking for a cool summer drink. Our Tropical Midori Cocktail is ideal for relaxing by the pool. It’s excellent, bubbly, sweet, and fresh.
Fresh melon balls are a colorful and delightful topping for this light cocktail, which is a must during the summer season. You can use your preferred melon, such as honeydew, watermelon, or cantaloupe.
Due to its sweetness, Midori is best consumed in a cocktail instead of on its own. Due to its fruitiness, it is ideal for use in summer, as a mixer to give some green color to St. Patrick’s Day drinks, or whenever you feel the urge to infuse your life with some tropical taste. As long as you’re drinking responsibly, you might be able to slip in an extra cocktail at the end of the night because many Midori cocktail recipes are lower in alcohol.
This mouthwatering Midori cocktail, which blends coconut rum, pineapple juice, and melon-flavored liqueur, has a delectably sweet flavor. Because of its sweetness, Midori pairs well with more tart flavors. This cocktail is great because it combines creamy coconut with sweet pineapple. The Midori Splice Cocktail is such a straightforward cocktail recipe and even works in the blender. Put everything in the blender with ice, wait for it to finish, and then enjoy. Here is the recipe for the Midori Splice
Before I get to the recipe, let me make a little public service announcement: Toddlers are not good assistants during photo shoots. This is particularly the case when the object being photographed is a fun-looking, off-limits drink.
I had a 2-year-old sidekick constantly asking, “Can I have some of that?” When he got tired of the answer being no, he tried to take matters into his own hands, as seen here:
Back to the drink: I had to search a few stores to find a lemon-lime soda that used real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, and I eventually found Sierra Mist Natural in 7.5-ounce cans. (This post is not sponsored by Sierra Mist, just passing on that tip.)
I have to say that I am not typically a soda drinker, and this cocktail was too sweet for my taste. The flavor was great. I decided to try it with a lime seltzer and it was perfect for me. You get the sweetness from the Midori and coconut rum but no additonal sweetness from the seltzer. I really like how you can make this drink with lime soda or lime seltzer and get two different drinks with different sweetness. Both options let the Midori flavor and color come through in the cocktail.
This pretty green cocktail is easy to make and satisfies your sweet tooth!
| Calories | 24.63 kcal | Calories from Fat | 0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.11 g | Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | – | Cholesterol | – |
| Iron | – | Sodium | 5.05 mg |
| Potassium | 13.25 mg | Dietary Fiber | 0.11 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 | Vitamin A | – |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | Calcium | 3.5 mg |
Liueurs with an alcohol content of above 25% will keep well for up to three months at room temperature. Unless the product will be consumed or sold immediately, it is advised to keep the goods refrigerated once it has been opened. For Midori and flavored rums I recommend keeping them refridgerated as it helps them retain their delicous flavor.
If you are looking for a cocktail to prepare for your party, then, this Midori based cocktail is a great option. It can easily be made in a larger batch and served in pitchers. it is a great cocktail for an afternoon with friends in the backyard or by the pool.
Want to know what to do with the rest of your Midori and coconut rum? Try these fun cocktails from past Fridays!
10 comments
I’d like to make this in a 5 gallon cooler for camping. Any recipes with midori in 5 gallon recipes?
I would make it a press so Its not that sweet.
I’m not a fan of super sweet (or HFC) either. What if you were to DIY a sweet and sour mix, easy on the sugar, and mix it with seltzer? That’s what I often do to sub for “Sprite” in things. It looks like such a fun summer refresher.
I’m sure that would be great! Using half soda and half seltzer would work too. I think as long as there is coconut rum and Midori, you can’t go wrong ;) Thank you, Stephanie!
liking the 3-ingredient thing :-) You’ve told me before to buy midori, yes? Must put that on my list along with something else that I’m forgetting. ?? Will remember eventually.
Funny about the toddler. My kids (who are not toddlers and totally know better) think it’s hilarious when they “photo bomb” mom. hahahaha. mom is never amused.
speaking of drinks and coconut–I see a lot about coconut water. Think there’s potential for using it in a cocktail? Perhaps I should give it a try :-)
Ha! I have some intentional interference from my oldest too. I’m never amused either. Maybe I’ll make a post of photo out takes. I have a funny video too.
I have tried coconut water but don’t like it much on it’s own. Maybe you could come up with a tasty recipe with it!
This looks good, Andi! Pinning!
PS, I have the same napkin as you! I got it at Pier 1 last weekend!
Thank you, Julie! How funny that we bought the same napkin, especially since that was the first time I’ve been to Pier One in at least five years!
I love sweet sodas and drinks, and this sounds fabulous! Definitely going to give it a try!
Thanks, Angela! I hope you like it!