Melon Ball
A bright, fruity highball combining vodka and melon liqueur with orange juice.
Base
vodka
Glassware
Highball glass
Flavor Profile
sweetrefreshing
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz melon liqueur (Midori)
- 3 oz orange juice
Instructions
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Add vodka, melon liqueur, and orange juice.
- 3Stir gently and garnish with a melon ball or orange slice.
Origin & Story
United States, 1980s
It rode the same wave of Midori-fueled drinks that swept American bars in the 1980s, prized for its neon-green color and easy-drinking sweetness.
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