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Witch’s Brew Midori Sour Cocktail Recipe

Last Updated October 23rd, 2022 at 11:05 am by Lisa

Mix up a batch of emerald-green Witches Brew Midori Sours to delight your guests. These bright, melon-flavored cocktails get an enchanting finish with edible drink glitter and playful Halloween garnishes like plastic bones or citrus slices.

These Midori martini-style drinks strike a pleasant balance of sweet and tart and work well for spooky happy hours, Halloween parties, or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping green cocktail.

A Halloween party with two green MIdori sour vodka cocktails and garnished with white plastic bones for Halloween cocktails.
Looking down on two glasses with green Midori vodka drinks garnished with white bones.

Witches Brew Midori Sour Cocktail Recipe

The striking green color of a Midori-based cocktail makes it perfect for Halloween and other festive gatherings. A classic Midori sour balances the sweet melon of the liqueur with fresh citrus and a bubbly finish so it’s both fun and easy to enjoy.

  • 1 ounce Midori (melon liqueur)
  • 1 ounce vodka (Absolut or other preferred brand)
  • Juice of 1 lime (or one squeeze fresh lime juice)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (or one squeeze fresh lemon juice)
  • 2 ounces club soda or lemon sparkling water
  • 1 sprinkle edible drink glitter (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish: plastic white bones, lime slices, lemon wheels, or maraschino cherries
  1. Fill your glass with ice—coupe, martini, or highball glasses all work well.
  2. In a shaker or directly in the glass, combine 1 oz Midori, 1 oz vodka, fresh lemon and lime juice. Stir or shake briefly, then top with soda or sparkling lemon water. For a sweeter finish, substitute a lemon-lime soda like 7Up or Sprite.

Optional garnishes: Stir in edible glitter for sparkle and top with plastic bones for a Halloween touch, or use citrus wedges and cherries for a classic look.

Optional mixers and variations: Use a bottled sour mix, orange juice, or other fresh citrus juices to vary the flavor. For a stronger cocktail, add an extra shot of vodka. Adjust sweetness and fizz to taste.

Ingredients for Midori sours including Midori, ice, lemon, lime, vodka, sparkling water on a table.
Two tall glasses filled with green drinks for a Halloween party and white bones as a garnish.

Midori Melon Liqueur FAQ

Where does Midori come from?

Midori is a bright green, melon-flavored liqueur that originated in Japan. It was introduced internationally with the name Midori—Japanese for “green”—and is known for its vivid color and sweet melon profile. It is widely available in liquor stores.

What classic cocktails use Midori?

Classic cocktails featuring Midori include the Midori Sour, the Japanese Slipper, the Midori Martini, and Tokyo Tea (a variation on Long Island with Midori). A Midori Splice pairs Midori with Malibu rum, pineapple juice, and cream for a sweet, tropical drink.

What does Midori taste like?

Midori is a sweet, intensely melon-flavored liqueur with notes derived from muskmelon and varieties like Yubari melon. It’s used primarily as a mixer in cocktails and adds both flavor and striking color.

Looking down on Halloween party with two Witches brew midori sours garnished with white plastic bones for Halloween cocktails.

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Mix up a batch of these emerald-green Witches Brew Midori Sours, add spooky garnishes and edible glitter, and you’ll have a festive cocktail that looks as magical as it tastes.

A Halloween party with two green cocktails using Midori and garnished the Witches brew midori sours are garnished with white plastic bones for Halloween cocktails.

Witches Brew Midori Sour

A festive green cocktail made with Midori and vodka, finished with citrus and sparkling water for a bright, balanced flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 152 kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Edible food & drink glitter (optional)
Plastic Halloween bones (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Midori
  • 1 ounce Absolut vodka (or preferred vodka)
  • Juice of one lime (or 1 squeeze fresh lime juice)
  • Juice of one lemon (or 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice)
  • 2 ounces soda water or lemon sparkling water
  • 1 sprinkle edible drink glitter (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Fill your glass with ice. Coupe, martini, or highball glasses work well.
  • Combine Midori, vodka, and fresh lemon and lime juice in a shaker or directly in the glass. Stir or shake briefly, then top with soda or sparkling lemon water. If you prefer sweeter drinks, use a lemon-lime soda.

Notes

Optional Garnishes

Stir in edible glitter for sparkle and adorn with white plastic bones for a Halloween look, or garnish with lime wedges, lemon slices, or maraschino cherries.

Optional Mixers

Try sour mix, orange juice, or other fresh citrus. Increase the vodka for a stronger cocktail if desired. Adjust sweetness and carbonation to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 152 kcal
| Carbohydrates: 21 g
| Protein: 1 g
| Sodium: 12 mg
| Sugar: 21 g