The first time I was mesmerized by midori was when I was 16. It wasn’t from drinking it. I was at a family dinner and my older cousin ordered a midori sour.

I remember the vivid green and thought when I turn 21 I’m drinking one of those. And when I turned 21, it was one of the first drinks I ordered at the bar.

I’m no longer 21 though and drinking something that sweet doesn’t always agree with my tastebuds, but cut it with something tart and you have a winner.

My roommate and I decided to go girly for Saturday night this weekend, which meant drinking sweet stuff and martinis. Our favorite of the night: the illusion shaker.

It’s 2 oz of Midori; 1/2 oz of triple sec; 1/2 oz of vodka; 1 oz of lemon juice; and a splash of pinapple juice.

The lemon adds enough sour to keep the drink from being too sweet.

And for the experimental, try a Q.F shooter. I was a little hesitant at first of this shot with 2/3 midori and 1/3 Irish Cream liquor but it was quite tasty. The Irish Cream is a little stronger and the midori adds a sweet aftertaste.

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