The Mary Green is a sweet treat that sneaks up on you.  The complimentary mix between the savory muddled rosemary and sweet Midori makes this such a refreshing drink after a long day.  For those of you who don’t know, Midori is a muskmelon-flavored liqueur. I’ve never heard of a muskmelon, but honeydew melons are cultivated from muskmelons, which explains why Midori reminds me of honeydews.  I wouldn’t say that this is a versatile spirit to use due to its distinct taste, but I enjoy it best when it’s the main focus of a cocktail. The addition of honey also helps round out the sweet and slight tartness of Midori, but it does make it taste more like candy than a cocktail. Since there aren’t many ingredients in this recipe, I do recommend that you use a good vodka, so get that cheap stuff out of here!  I never really used Midori before creating this cocktail, but I definitely will continue experimenting with it from now on, so I hope you enjoy this sweet treat.

Happy Tasting,
Steffon

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