Japanese Slipper日本拖鞋

Flavour

Colour
Green
Style
Short drink

Ingredients

Served

Glass
Martini glass
Ice
Served up
Technique
Shake

Method

Shake equal parts melon liqueur, triple sec and lemon juice with ice and double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

About this drink

Created in 1984 by the French bartender Jean-Paul Bourguignon at Mietta's restaurant in Melbourne, after a bottle of Japanese melon liqueur reached his bar; triple sec and lemon juice cut its sweetness. The vivid green drink spread across Australia and later joined the IBA list.