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Japanese Slipper Cocktail made with Midori, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice, garnished with a cherry

Japanese Slipper Cocktail

Catalina T
A classic Japanese Slipper Cocktail made with Midori, Cointreau and fresh lemon. Learn its origins and how to make it perfectly at home.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Western
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 370 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 45ml / 1.5floz fresh lemon juice
  • 45ml / 1.5floz Cointreau, or any orange liqueur (NOTE 1)
  • 45ml / 1.5floz Midori, or any green melon liqueur (NOTE 2)
  • 1 cup ice

Garnish

  • 1 fresh cherry or Maraschino cherry

Instructions
 

  • Add ice, lemon juice, Cointreau and Midori to a cocktail shaker. Seal and shake well until icy cold. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass, then garnish with a cherry.

Notes

(NOTE 1) Cointreau is a premium French orange liqueur made from sweet and bitter orange peels. It adds clean, balanced citrus flavour without being overly sweet, which is why it works so well in classic cocktails.If you don’t have Cointreau, you can substitute it with Triple Sec for a lighter option, or Grand Marnier if you prefer a deeper, richer orange note.
(NOTE 2) Midori is a Japanese melon liqueur known for its vibrant green colour and lightly sweet, fruity flavour. It adds freshness and a subtle sweetness to cocktails without overpowering them, and it’s what gives the Japanese Slipper its signature colour and character. If you don’t have Midori, you can substitute it with another green melon liqueur. The flavour will be similar, though the colour may be slightly less vibrant.
Nutrition information is estimated using a third-party calculator and should be used as a guide only.
Australian Measurements All measurements on this website use Australian standard cups and spoons. For conversion details see my Australian Cooking Measurements page.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 CocktailCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.1mg