Melon liqueur is a sweet, melon-flavored alcoholic beverage, with the most famous brand being Midori. Midori is a bright green Japanese liqueur flavoured with Yubari King and muskmelon, typically around 20-21% alcohol by volume, known for its sweet taste and neon color. It is widely used in cocktails rather than taken straight and has been popular globally since its release in 1978 outside Japan. Other melon liqueurs exist as alternatives to Midori, with different sweetness levels and more mature flavors suggested by some enthusiasts, such as Giffard or Gabriel Boudier's melon liqueurs. Melon liqueurs can be mixed with other spirits or fruit juices in cocktails, adding a distinctive melon aroma and flavor.
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