Midori Cranberry Splash Cocktail Recipe

Looking for a simple cocktail that feels refreshing and easy to enjoy? Honestly, I like to mix Midori with cranberry juice because the flavors just work together.

The Midori Cranberry Splash is a quick cocktail you can make with just a handful of ingredients and some basic bar tools.

I keep coming back to this drink because the sweet melon taste of Midori matches up so well with the tart cranberry. It’s bright in the glass—kind of hard to resist, honestly.

It works for casual get-togethers or just a chill night at home.

You’ll see exactly what you need, how to put it together, and what to expect from the flavor. No guesswork needed.

Midori Cranberry Splash Cocktail Recipe

This one’s a favorite of mine. It mixes that sweet melon flavor with tart cranberry juice, so you get a nice balance.

The recipe’s simple, and you don’t need anything fancy—just a few easy-to-find ingredients and some basic tools.

Equipment

No need for fancy bar gear here. A few things from the kitchen do the trick.

• Cocktail shaker – helps mix the juices, vodka, and Midori evenly.
• Strainer – keeps ice and pulp out of the glass when I pour.
• Measuring jigger – so I don’t overdo it.
• Bar spoon or stirrer – good for layering or a gentle mix.
• Highball or Collins glass – tall glasses look best for this.
• Ice cubes – you’ll want plenty, for both shaking and serving.

I usually chill my glass before serving. Cold drinks just taste fresher, don’t they?

Ingredients

The flavor really depends on getting the sweet and tart balance right. I try to measure each ingredient so the cocktail comes out the same every time.

• 1 ½ oz Midori melon liqueur
• 1 oz vodka
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• Ice cubes
• Fresh lime wedge (optional garnish)

I prefer unsweetened cranberry juice—it keeps things from getting too sugary. Fresh pineapple juice is great, but bottled works in a pinch.

Instructions

Here’s how I make it, step by step.

• Fill a shaker halfway with ice.
• Add Midori, vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice.
• Secure the lid and shake for about 10–15 seconds until it’s nice and cold.
• Strain the mix into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
• Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim, or just drop it in for extra tartness.
• Serve right away while it’s still cold.

I always shake well—it just blends the juices and spirits better, so the drink tastes clean and smooth.

Notes

I’ve noticed this cocktail turns out best when all the ingredients are cold before mixing. Warm juice will melt the ice too fast and water everything down, which is kind of a letdown.

The drink’s color is a bright green from the Midori, but the cranberry juice softens it to a lighter shade. Taste-wise, it’s sweet up front, then tart, with a smooth vodka finish.

Sometimes I’ll cut down the vodka for a lighter version, or add a bit more cranberry juice if I’m in the mood for extra tartness. It’s flexible, but honestly, the Midori should always be the star.

Tasting Notes

First sip? The sweet melon flavor of Midori jumps out at me right away. It’s smooth and fruity, but thankfully not cloying or heavy.

Honestly, the sweetness is just about right—balanced, not something that’ll overpower your taste buds.

Then comes the cranberry juice, which throws in this crisp tartness that slices right through the Midori’s sweetness. That little edge gives the drink a refreshing vibe, keeping things from getting too sugary.

Can we talk about the color for a second? The green from the Midori and the red cranberry juice mix into this bright, almost jewel-like shade. It’s the kind of drink that looks genuinely fun in a glass.

Texture-wise, it’s super light and really easy to sip. I’d call it a great casual cocktail—nothing too strong or heavy, just something you can keep going back to.

Flavor highlights I taste:

• Sweet melon from Midori
• Tart cranberry juice
• A clean, refreshing finish

Every sip shifts a little, depending on how the sweet and tart notes play together. It’s simple, but honestly, that’s what keeps it interesting.