Frosty Midori Margarita Cocktail
The Frosty Midori Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic margarita, blending sweet Midori melon liqueur with tart lime and smooth tequila. Perfect for parties, it's colorful, easy to make, and brings a balanced sweet-tart-cool flavor to every sip.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Bar spoon
- Small plate for salt or sugar rim
- Margarita or cocktail glass
- Ice crusher or blender for crushed ice
- Knife and cutting board for lime wedges
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (silver or blanco)
- 1 oz Midori melon liqueur
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Salt or sugar for glass rim (optional)
Instructions
- Rim the glass with lime juice, then dip in salt or sugar if desired.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.
- Add tequila, Midori, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds to get it nice and cold.
- Strain into the prepped glass, filled with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
Midori gives this margarita a bright green color and a sweeter profile than a classic margarita, but the lime juice keeps it balanced. Try topping with a splash of soda water for a lighter version, or switch between a salted and sugared rim for different moods.