Melon Ball
A bright orange-and-melon highball with a glowing green hue.
The Melon Ball differs from the Pearl Harbor by swapping pineapple for orange juice, creating a warmer, citrus-driven profile that plays against the sweet melon liqueur. The acidity of the orange juice provides better balance to the sugar than pineapple, making it a slightly more structured drink. Visually, it often features a gradient from the heavy green liqueur to the yellow-orange juice. It remains one of the most popular ways to mix Midori.
Did you know?
“The drink was heavily marketed in the late 1970s following the US launch of Midori at Studio 54, cementing its status as a disco staple.”
Bartender's Note
Using fresh orange juice transforms this from a candy-like drink to a legitimate fruit cooler.
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How to make the Melon Ball
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add vodka and Midori
- 3Top with orange juice
- 4Stir to combine
- 5Garnish with a skewered melon ball
