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26/01/2010

MIDORI Original Cocktail Winners Announced!

Thanks to everyone who submitted their entries in the MIDORI Original Cocktail contest, announced in the September edition of Suntory Bartenders Club. After careful scrutinizing of all the entries received, our judges are proud to announce the winning recipes.

MIDORI Original Cocktail contest

Two fantastic new cocktails were awarded prizes in the Bartenders Club.

The Suntory Bartenders Club is an organization consisting of registered bars around Japan who make use of Suntory products.
In September last year, the club held a contest for a new MIDORI party cocktail. A great number of entries were received, and each cocktail was tasted by judges including MIDORI sales specialists and cocktail lovers from the general public, from Australia, the United States and Japan. After their careful examination, the two cocktails below were chosen as the winning recipes.
You can try these cocktails for yourself at the bars in which they were invented, at a discounted price with the original coupon. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Judges
Club Suntory administrators from Suntory Australia
These former bartenders run Club Suntory, an organization which provides information and holds seminars for club members in the Australian bartending industry.
SKYY SPIRITS社
Molly Locke
Molly is in charge of developing marketing and sales programs for Midori in the United States.
10 females aged in their 20s

A group of young, cocktail-loving women also served as judges.

MIDORI Original Cocktail Winners

Funky MIDORI! Invented by Mr. Tetsuya Ishida of “Bar Colorful” in Gunma prefecture

The girls in Japan and Molly Locke in the U.S loved the “Funky MIDORI,” with its bold use of melons and its smooth, pleasant texture.

recipe
  • MIDORI 20ml
  • sugar 1ts
  • orange flesh melon 1/16
  • fresh lemon juice 10ml
  • rum 20ml
  • orange juice
Instructions
Put the 1/16 slice of orange flesh melon and the other ingredients in a blender with some crushed ice, and mix together. Pour into a large champagne glass, and garnish with a slice of melon.
Judge's Comments
  • I’ve never tasted a cocktail that maintains the authentic melon flavor so well. It has a smooth texture. Very moreish! (Female Japanese judge in her 20s)
  • The balance between sweet and sour is just perfect! The moment I tasted it, I felt like I’d been transported to an island paradise. It’s a cocktail with a tropical flavor.(Molly Locke)
  • It has a stylish appearance and would be popular among the ladies. A very smooth textured cocktail. (Club Suntory members)
Mellow Melon Invented by Mr. Yuji Muramatsu from “BAR True-Blue” in Tokyo

This creamy cocktail won over the judges from the U.S and Australia. The Mozart White chocolate liqueur gives it an especially silky texture and rich flavor.

Recipe
  • MIDORI 30ml
  • Mozart White 5ml
  • yogurt 5ml
  • cream 20ml
Instructions
Shake ingredients together and pour into a cocktail glass.
Judges' Comments
  • The color is beautiful. The chocolate flavor would taste especially great in winter.(Female Japanese judge in her 20s)
  • It’s a creamy, rich cocktail which reminds me of a melon milkshake. It would be perfect for a winter party!(Molly locke)
  • The vanilla aromas give it a cozy feel. It’s a wonderfully smooth and creamy cocktail.(Club Suntory members)

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