Pearl Harbor
A tropical 80s icon combining vodka, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice.
The Pearl Harbor is a visual hallmark of the 1980s, layering neutral vodka with the electric green of Midori and the yellow of pineapple juice. Its flavor is unapologetically sweet and confectionary, dominated by musk melon and tropical fruit. It represents a specific era of cocktail history where color and approachability took precedence over complexity. The drink is usually built over ice to maintain a casual, vacation-ready vibe.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz vodka
- • 1 oz Midori melon liqueur
- • 4 oz pineapple juice
Did you know?
“The drink's name is a grim historical reference common in mid-century cocktail culture, similar to the Kamikaze and B-52, reflecting a dark humor in naming conventions.”
Bartender's Note
Do not stir too vigorously or the distinctive green color will look muddy.
How to make the Pearl Harbor
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add vodka and Midori
- 3Top with pineapple juice
- 4Stir gently to integrate
- 5Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry
