What ingredients are in a Zimadori Zinger?

1.5 oz Midori melon liqueur, 12 oz Zima

What glass do you use for a Zimadori Zinger?

A Zimadori Zinger is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Zimadori Zinger?

A Zimadori Zinger has an estimated ABV of 4.99%.

How many calories are in a Zimadori Zinger?

A Zimadori Zinger contains approximately 278 calories per serving.

Zimadori Zinger

글라스 Collins glass

난이도 Easy

칼로리 ~278 kcal

ABV 4.99%

재료

Midori melon liqueur 1.5 oz
Zima 12 oz

조리법

Pour Zima in a collins glass over ice and then pour the shot of Midori. Don't stir. Garnish with a cherry.

Fruity Sweet

Zimadori Zinger는 미도리 멜론 리큐어와 Zima를 결합한 가볍고 트로피컬한 칵테일로, 층을 보존하기 위해 젓지 않고 콜린스 잔에 얼음 위에 부어 제공된다. 미도리의 달콤한 허니듀 멜론 특성이 Zima의 가벼운 시트러스 맥아와 점진적으로 통합되어 음료를 마시는 동안 진화하는 트로피컬 풍미 프로파일을 만든다. 주로 1990년대 미국 바 문화의 캐주얼하고 달콤한 칵테일이다.

History & Origins

The Zimadori Zinger was created as part of the bar culture surrounding Zima's launch in 1993, when bartenders experimented with adding liqueurs to the new malt beverage to increase its complexity. Midori, the Japanese melon liqueur launched in the United States in 1978, was a popular bar staple at the time, and its combination with Zima became a recognizable drink of the era. The origin is disputed, though it is associated with the peak of both Zima's and Midori's American popularity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet honeydew melon from the Midori floating above Zima's light, citrusy malt character. Palate: Sweet and melon-forward, with Midori's artificial but distinctive honeydew character gradually integrating with Zima's crisp, light malt base; the layered pour means each sip delivers a slightly different balance. Finish: Sweet, melon-tinged, and lightly effervescent.

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Pro Tip

Do not stir — allow the Midori to float on the Zima initially to experience the gradual flavor transition as the two ingredients slowly combine.

Data verified 1월 2017

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